Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth. United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Presidential Transition (US), National Economic Council (US), Hassett, Kevin A, Trump, Donald J, Appointments and Executive Changes Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth. NYT > Business