US Commerce Secretary Grilled on Random Tariff Choices

Posted: 2025-04-08 08:01:26 UTC

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A reporter questions US Commerce Secretary Lutnick about the seemingly random selection of countries facing tariffs, specifically mentioning the Heard and McDonald Islands. Lutnick denies using AI for the selection process.

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Questionable tariff decisions

Potential randomness in trade policy

Denial of AI involvement

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Justifying the inclusion of countries with no US exports

Addressing concerns about the rationale behind tariff decisions

Dispelling rumors of AI involvement in policy making

US Commerce Secretary Grilled on Random Tariff Choices

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