Republicans are freaking out about Trump's massive new tariffs — but they have absolutely no idea what to do about it

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March 8, 2018 7:06 PM

Republicans are distraught over President Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. But many are unsure about action they are to take to stop a trade war.

Republicans are distraught over President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum.
But many Republican lawmakers are still unsure about any action they are willing to take to stop a trade war they think could hurt the economic gains of the past year.

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers have been distraught over President Donald Trump's proposal to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel, fearing its effects could hinder the economic gains made over the past year of Republican-led government.

But lawmakers are at a loss over what they can do about it other than plead for mercy from the White House.

A group of 107 Republican members of Congress sent a letter to the White House on Wednesday, urging Trump to "

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