Trump Floats Creating ‘External Revenue Service’ for Tariffs
- Trump has framed tariffs as way to offset cost of his agenda
- Economists say Trump tariffs threaten to raise consumer prices
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President-elect Donald Trump said he would create an “External Revenue Service” tasked with collecting tariffs on foreign imports, the latest indication that the Republican aims to carry out his promises for sweeping trade levies when he retakes office.