CBS Evening News | Commerce secretary defends Trump amid tariff fight

Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession

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President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who brokered the truce with the Ontario premier. Air Date: Mar 11, 2025

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