Tim Scott Opposes Trump's Proposed Tariffs, Calls for Tax Cuts and Curbing Chinese Farmland Acquisitions

Sen. Tim Scott opposes former President Trump's proposal for a 10% tariff on goods, saying it would increase costs.
Scott agrees targeted tariffs on China are helpful but broad tariffs on allies would be harmful.
Scott's economic plan calls for tax cuts, spending cuts, and gutting Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.
Scott wants to crack down on Chinese acquisitions of U.S. farmland he says are for spying.
Scott is currently polling at just 2.4% in the 2024 GOP presidential primary race.

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