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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Trump explains why critics forced ‘tariff’ down his list of favorite words

  • President Donald Trump announced that defense contractor Anduril will build a $3.7 billion autonomous submarine shipyard in Sparrows Point, Maryland.
  • The new 2-million-square-foot facility is expected to create approximately 3,100 jobs near the former site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore and local Baltimore Democratic officials were excluded from speaking at the announcement event.
  • Trump used the speech before Navy midshipmen to defend his executive tariff policies, economic agenda, and foreign policy decisions.
  • The announcement comes as Republicans face poor polling and high consumer prices weeks ahead of crucial midterm elections.

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Trump reveals why tariff is only his ‘fifth favorite word’

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