Trump administration Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick swatted away any notion the president's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico could exacerbate inflation on U.S. consumers in a CNBC "Squawk Box" interview with Joe Kernen — accusing anyone expressing this criticism of "whining and complaining.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Trump's new tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, the reasoning behind the new round of tariffs, impact on consumer prices,
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that President Donald ... along with a 20% duty on China, to efforts to curb illicit fentanyl trafficking and migration into the US.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there might be carveouts coming to the 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump, a softening of the U.S. position after Tuesday's tax hike hurt the stock market,