Trump's Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them
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Wilbur Ross, Trump's Commerce Secretary, has a financial stake in tariffs being implemented, yet his bank is taking bets against their success, raising questions about his impartiality; the discussion is limited but points to further investigation.
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