Trump trade war leads to bipartisan alliance in Kentucky

President Trump’s tariffs have led to a rare bipartisan alliance among Kentucky’s political leaders. The president’s escalating trade war prompted the European Union to announce a 50 percent tariff on American whiskey starting next month. As a result, Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and Republican Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul have bonded together to voice their disapproval of the White House tariffs policy. They point to potential job losses in their state’s bourbon industry, as well as higher costs for the American people.