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Tariffs Work Great, Says Alabama Senator Who Quietly Asked Trump To Exempt Alabama's Fireworks, Aluminum, And Airplanes — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 23, 2026
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Techdirt says Sen. Katie Britt publicly praised President Trump's tariffs while her office privately sought exemptions for four Alabama businesses, citing a FOIA-obtained email. The article argues that the contrast shows how tariffs can harm businesses Britt represents.
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 23, 2026
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People in this story 6 Alabama senator criticized for publicly supporting tariffs while her office sought exemptions for Alabama businesses.
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President whose tariffs Britt publicly supports and whose administration received the exemption requests.
Former president mentioned in connection with Britt's 2024 State of the Union response.
Former representative cited as having sought a furniture-wood tariff carveout during Trump's first term.
Senator cited as having sought a saw-blade tariff carveout during Trump's first term.
Representative cited as having sought a patio-screen tariff carveout during Trump's first term.
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Former president mentioned in connection with Britt's 2024 State of the Union response.
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