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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that President Donald Trump is “committed” to sending $2,000 rebate checks using the revenue from tariffs on imported goods.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high.

The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey.

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Trump slapped tariffs on most countries in April. He and his administration

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