A heated exchange occurred between White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and AP reporter Josh Boak regarding Trump's tariff policies. Leavitt defended the tariffs, claiming they benefit American workers and are not tax hikes. Boak countered, stating tariffs impact importers, not foreign companies. The interaction highlights ongoing tension between the Trump administration and the AP.
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