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Norman Defends Trump Tariffs Even as Steel and Timber Prices Rise
UNITED STATES, AUG 10 – Rep. Ralph Norman said steel prices rose due to President Trump's tariffs but called the 17% average tariff rate beneficial for U.S. industry protection, officials said.
- Rep. Ralph Norman, a South Carolina Republican, announced his run for governor in late July amid rising steel prices and tariffs.
- The announcement followed the July 4 enactment of sweeping tariffs by President Trump, which applied to imports from 66 countries including the EU and Taiwan.
- Norman acknowledged that prices have increased due to the tariffs but supported them, stating on Fox Report that the hikes are "for the good of the country."
- A July Fox poll showed 55 percent disapproved of Trump's economic handling, yet Trump claimed the disruption is short-term and would lead to "unprecedented" growth.
- Norman praised Trump’s Iran policy and tariffs as potentially historic, suggesting they will protect U.S. industry and boost domestic manufacturing.
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(The Hill) -- Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) acknowledged that the public is seeing higher prices as a result of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, but argued the trade overhaul is “for the good of the country.” “I think a lot of people are seeing higher prices. Our family’s in the construction business, and we get a lot of our timber from Canada and other countries. Yes, it’s higher. Steel prices are up, but it’s for the good of the countr…
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