Trump Tariff Policy Is 'Chaos and Absurdity': Rep. Dean on Asking Trump Commerce Secy. About Bananas
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Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of Commerce and a fervent advocate of customs duties, confronted the questions of Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean. ...
Trump tariff policy is 'chaos and absurdity': Rep. Dean on asking Trump Commerce Secy. about bananas
MSNBC's Ali Velshi is joined by Pennsylvania Democrat Rep. Madeleine Dean, to discuss the House Appropriations Cmte. testimony by Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and why he struggled to explain the administration placing tariffs on bananas which can only be grown in a few places inside the United States.


Verbal exchange of views between MP Madeleine Dean and US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick shows the consequences of US President's policy for consumers
Howard Lutnick, Democratic Congresswoman Argue Over Bananas
Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 4:08pm PDT, Jun 6, 2025 _ Bananas were a hot topic during a recent House Appropriations Hearing: Donald Trump's Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, made waves when he suggested that banana companies might need to move to the U.S.However, bananas can only be grown in warm and humid climates and can't be cultivated in most of the country.Keep reading for the details…MORE: Follow Wonderwall on…
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