Lie July 29, 2023 · Speech · Trade

Says Gov. Ron DeSantis “opposed my China tariffs and he heartlessly opposed” $28 billion for farm relief, which was paid for by China.

Said
July 29, 2023
Where
A speech
Verdict
Lie, as rated by PolitiFact
Topic
Trade
Source
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