Summary

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended Trump’s sweeping tariffs on over 180 countries during a Fox News interview, bizarrely claiming Europe rejects U.S. beef because “our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak.”

Critics quickly pointed out that EU restrictions on hormone- and antibiotic-treated meat drive the policy.

Lutnick falsely claimed the U.S. “can’t sell rice to Asia,” despite USDA data showing strong exports to parts of the region.

As economists warn of rising consumer costs, Lutnick’s remarks drew widespread mockery on social media.

  • LupusBlackfur@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Nutlick is the perfect MAGAt for Commerce…

    Stupid, know-nothing, unqualified, moron and willing to get up in front of any audience and proudly display all those qualities each and every time.

    🙄 🤡 🖕 🖕