President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a Washington Post report claiming his administration is considering a revised tariff strategy focused on critical imports. The newspaper article, citing unnamed sources, suggests a scaled-down approach to the former president's proposed tariffs, which would still significantly impact global trade.
Trump countered the report on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Monday. He characterized the Post article as "Fake News," asserting that his proposed tariff policy remains unchanged.
The Washington Post has not yet commented on Trump's assertions. This controversy follows recent staff departures and editorial choices at the newspaper, including the decision to not publish an editorial supporting Vice President Kamala Harris prior to the November election.
Further complicating the situation, Amazon, a company owned by Post proprietor Jeff Bezos, made a significant donation to Trump's inauguration. Adding to the tension, a Post cartoonist recently resigned, claiming censorship over a proposed cartoon depicting tech billionaires acknowledging Trump. These events raise questions about the Post's reporting and potential bias in their coverage of the incoming administration.
