US trade representative says GOP lawmakers who weren’t always in favor of tariffs have ‘now come around’
The Hill
by Ashleigh FieldsFebruary 22, 2026
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has highlighted a notable shift among Republican lawmakers regarding their stance on tariffs, marking a significant pivot from previous skepticism to support for the Trump administration's trade policies. Traditionally, many Republicans were critical of tariffs, often aligning with free-market principles that emphasized open trade. However, under President Trump, there has been a noticeable change as several GOP members have come to endorse tariffs, particularly those targeting foreign goods like steel and aluminum
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/22/2026