Tariffs, budget, energy discussed by congressman at freight conference

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Tariffs, budget, energy discussed by congressman at freight conference

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)-  Representatives Chuck Fleischmann and Steve Womack of Arkansas discussed various topics at the Thrive Regional Partnership’s quarterly meeting. Representative Chuck Fleischmann says the proposed 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico (which as of Monday evening have been postponed by a month), and a proposed 10 percent tariff on China, are a negotiation tactic by the Trump administration. Rep. Fleischmann said, “I th…