Trump-owned properties in the US have imported more than 8 tons of Chinese goods since September

https://news.yahoo.com/trump-owned-properties-us-imported-164410447.html

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,Business Insider•July 21, 2020


President Donald Trump's US properties imported more than eight tons of Chinese goods since September, according to a CNN analysis.

More than six tons of tables were shipped to Trump International Hotel in New York last fall and two tons of cabinets were delivered to Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in May, CNN reported.

On the 2016 campaign trail and throughout his presidency, Trump has accused China of unfair trade practices and pledged to address the trade deficit between the two countries.

As part of his "America First" policy, Trump entered a months-long tariff war with Beijing and has pressured American companies to redirect their business within the U.S.

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The news of Trump Organization's dealings come after Biden released his $700 billion campaign proposal last week aiming to boost the economy by emphasizing investment in American products and research, a plan that White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has dubbed as "blatantly ripping off" Trump's agenda.

Biden campaign's spokesperson tweeted the CNN story on Tuesday and wrote: "No wonder @JoeBiden's "Buy American" agenda triggered Trumps so much."

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