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<em>The Atlantic </em>Politics &amp; Policy Daily: Tariff Aperitif

Mutually assured tariff hikes from the United States and China. Plus: Montana Governor Steve Bullock thinks there’s still room for him in the 2020 Democratic field.
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What We’re Following Today

It’s Monday, May 13.

‣ China’s government raised tariffs on nearly $60 billion worth of American goods in retaliation for Donald Trump’s decision to hike tariffs on Chinese exports last week.

‣ Trump addressed rising tensions with Iran and warned that if the country targets U.S. interests, it will “suffer greatly.”

Here’s what else we’re watching:

(Sean Gallup / Getty / The Atlantic)

President Donald Trump Hungary’s authoritarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, during the leader’s visit to the White House, calling

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