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MediaiteSep 16, 2026National News

WSJ Outs GOP Senator's Plea for Breaks from Trump's Tariffs -- After She Touted Them

Britt's public support for tariffs is contrasted with her office's private requests for exemptions for Alabama companies.

WSJ Outs GOP Senator's Plea for Breaks from Trump's Tariffs -- After She Touted Them
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board criticized Sen. Katie Britt for supporting President Trump's tariffs while seeking exemptions for Alabama companies. Britt's office said she also raised the companies' concerns publicly and described her advocacy as support for Alabama jobs.

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