Trump tries to put out political fires but sparks others

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President Donald Trump is trying to thread the political needle of addressing economic concerns while keeping important and powerful constituencies happy before November’s midterm elections.

Proposals, from a temporary, limited beef tariff suspension to a U.S. diesel export ban, are an attempt to decrease consumer prices amid polling that indicates inflation is voters’ top priority before Nov. 3.

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