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Sen. Tim Kaine tweeted Thursday morning that Trump's aluminum tariffs could hurt Americans in the form of higher beer prices.

The big picture: Democrats are working to frame Trump's policies, and particularly his aggression on trade, as harmful to heartland Americans.

Tim Kaine: Trump's tariffs mean more expensive beer

Higher aluminum prices could mean more expensive beer for average Americans

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