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Rep. Tom McClintock (R–Calif.) describes himself as a "tariff skeptic."
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Tom McClintock describes himself as a tariff skeptic
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{
    "person": "Tom McClintock",
    "location": "California",
    "political_affiliation": "Republican"
}
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February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM (3 months ago)
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February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM (3 months ago)

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The Cowardice of the Republican 'Tariff Skeptics'
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https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-cowardice-of-the-republican-tariff-skeptics

House Republicans, despite skepticism of tariffs, voted to maintain President Trump's control over trade policy. The article criticizes their inaction, highlighting the negative impacts of the tariffs on businesses and consumers. It argues that the Republicans prioritized appeasing Trump over their stated beliefs.

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