Gov. Youngkin maintains support for federal cuts and tariffs despite ‘near term’ pain in Virginia

Gov. Youngkin maintains support for federal cuts and tariffs despite ‘near term’ pain in Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) continues to throw his support behind federal job cuts and heightened tariffs, despite many Virginia officials' and economists' warnings of economic fallout. In a CNBC interview yesterday (Monday), Youngkin acknowledged the pain that President Donald Trump's economic decisions have already caused many Virginia residents. However, he argued that the layoffs are

Schapiro: Backing Trump tariffs, Youngkin betrays his brand

Youngkin's role as a foot soldier in Trump’s tariff-fueled trade war may seem contradictory, given that he made his living – and fortune – at a giant investment firm that thrived on globalization.