Cruz says Republicans face midterms ‘bloodbath’ if tariffs trigger recession

Cruz says Republicans face midterms ‘bloodbath’ if tariffs trigger recession
Warning from Texas senator comes as president’s trade war sends US markets into a tailspin
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