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,
Howard Lutnick said that the White House will proceed with plans for additional tariffs on April 2nd.
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.