The tariff situation had become a big deal for the GOP. The intentions of Trump weren’t what they had in mind.
There was a fear that Trump’s hard line on import tariffs could create a trade war. Trump doesn’t believe that was the case.
The stand the President had taken on tariffs caused his top Economic Adviser to quit. Gary Cohen was at odds with Trump’s plan to impose high tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
In a few weeks Cohen was expected to make his exit and the White House claimed it wasn’t because of one factor.
Gary Cohen
Cohen was about to join a number of other persons who left the White House. Just days ago Trump joked at the Gridiron dinner about who would be leaving next.
Now days later another one of his aides was expected to make his exit.
“Gary has been my chief economic adviser and did a superb job in driving our agenda, helping to deliver historic tax cuts and reforms and unleashing the American economy once again,” Mr. Trump stated. “He is a rare talent, and I thank him for his dedicated service to the American people.”
It was reported that Trump wanted to know if everyone would support his decision including Cohen. This apparently wasn’t the case, but Cohen will stay for a few more weeks to help Trump pick a successor to him.
