Cenk Uygur
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Trump Arming Foreigners With American Guns
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September 23, 2017
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7:31Now PlayingTrump is making it easier for American gun companies to see firearms overseas. Ana Kasparian, Hasan Piker, and Brett Erlich, the hosts of The Young Turks, tell you how. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
“WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is preparing to make it easier for American gun makers to sell small arms, including assault rifles and ammunition, to foreign buyers, according to senior U.S. officials.
Aides to President Donald Trump are completing a plan to shift oversight of international non-military firearms sales from the State Department to the Commerce Department, four officials told Reuters.
While the State Department is primarily concerned about international threats to stability and maintains tight restrictions on weapons deals, the Commerce Department typically focuses more on facilitating trade.
The officials from multiple agencies, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the new rules will cut government red tape and regulatory costs, boosting U.S. exports of small arms and creating jobs at home.
"There will be more leeway to do arms sales," one senior administration official said. "You could really turn the spigot on if you do it the right way."
The push fits both Trump's support for the gun lobby espoused on the campaign trail and his "Buy American" agenda.”
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Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Hasan Piker, Brett Erlich
Cast: Ana Kasparian, Hasan Piker, Brett Erlich
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