A group of more than a hundred Republican congressmen is expressing "deep concern" over President Trump's plans to enact tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
The White House says Mr Trump will announce the measures by the end of the week.
A letter sent to the White House from the lawmakers warns tariffs will make American businesses less competitive, and undermine economic progress from recent tax breaks.
Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the president's strategy on tariffs remains unclear.
IN: "Is it…
OUT: …other countries"
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CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0307Tariffs-Mort1.mp3
ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the White House press secretary has suggested some countries may be exempt from the tariffs.
IN: "We heard…
OUT: … global markets"
DUR: 25 seconds
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0307Tariffs-Mort2.mp3
ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the departure of President Trump's chief economic advisor ahead of the implementation of tariffs increases uncertainly over the impact of the move.
IN: "Gary Cohn…
OUT: …into office"
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CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0307Tariffs-Mort3.mp3
ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says several names have been mentioned as a potential replacement for Gary Cohn.
IN: "We've heard…
OUT: … that goes"
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CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0307Tariffs-Mort4.mp3
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