McConnell, Schumer React to Trump Trade Deal

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McConnell, Schumer React to Trump Trade Deal

By Bian Elkhatib

Posted August 28, 2018 at 8:26pm

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President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Mexico on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reacted to the preliminary pact after Tuesday’s weekly policy lunches.

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