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Message: <blockquote data-quote="newfie" data-source="post: 6097928" data-attributes="member: 58700">Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT): On March 31, 2025, Weingarten posted on X, “Tariffs can be a blunt tool, but when they protect American jobs—like in steel or autos—it’s hard to argue against the intent. Trump’s not wrong to push back on trade imbalances, even if we don’t see eye-to-eye on everything.” This is a nuanced take—not a full endorsement—but it’s a rare positive nod from a union leader outside manufacturing, suggesting some alignment with Trump’s tariff goals for economic protectionism. The AFT typically focuses on education, not trade, so this stands out as a broader labor perspectiv</blockquote>