POLITICSJul 22 · 19:43 UTCGUARDIAN USShrai Popat in Washington and Lucy Campbell

US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes

US trade chief Jamieson Greer denies tariffs have increased prices for families, despite lawmakers challenging him over cost-of-living concerns. Democrats accuse Trump of being in denial about price hikes as US inflation reached a three-year high earlier this year.

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