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In Trump's Trade War, Americans Will Be Asked To Show Economic Patriotism

Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe China doesn't play fair in trade.
Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans like trade, in bigger numbers than ever. But they also believe China doesn't play fair in trade.

Bob Best enthusiastically supports President Trump's tough policies against China and other countries.

"I'm not a big tariff guy. I'm a free trade guy," says Best, who manages a heating and air conditioning company in Kennesaw, Ga.

"But sometimes when the bully just doesn't listen, you've got to punch

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