Rep. Kevin Kiley on why some Republicans pushed back against Trump's tariffs

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published February 12, 2026 at 4:49 AM EST

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Congressman Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., about growing Republican opposition to President Trump's tariffs.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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