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Democrats, Eyeing Control, Lay Grounds for Postelection Probes
Democrats say 39% tariff cuts and eased export rules may have rewarded gifts and investments tied to Trump administration trade decisions.
- Anticipating a House majority, Democrats plan extensive investigations into President Donald Trump's trade deals, focusing on alleged corruption and suspected quid pro quos benefiting wealthy interests and foreign governments.
- Two specific trade deals are drawing scrutiny: reduced tariffs on Switzerland following gifts from business leaders, and eased export restrictions for the UAE after an Emirati royal invested in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company.
- Senate Finance Committee member Senator Ron Wyden noted the Swiss tariff rate was raised to 39% and later lowered to 15% following a gold bar gift worth more than $130,000.
- Lawmakers intend to subpoena administration officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, to explain trade decisions, potentially creating "an uncomfortable few years" for the president and his associates.
- Democrats are betting that an anti-corruption message will resonate with voters concerned about the cost of living, while the Swiss delegation insisted "it cleared the presents" with White House ethics counsel.
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