1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The administration's decision to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China will have detrimental effects on American businesses and consumers. These tariffs risk igniting a trade war that could destabilize the U.S. economy and undermine key partnerships. From automakers to the agriculture industry, companies have warned that added costs due to tariffs will lead to higher prices for a wide range of consumer goods. This counterproductive approach empowers our economic rivals while alienating allies. Tariffs are an ineffective tool that will ultimately hurt American workers and families through increased costs of living. Instead of unilateral tariff actions, we should pursue fair and mutually beneficial trade agreements that strengthen economic cooperation with our neighbors and trading partners. Productive dialogue and collaboration, not confrontation and protectionism, are the paths to bolstering U.S. competitiveness and prosperity in today's integrated global economy. I urge you to reconsider this misguided tariff policy and explore alternative strategies that protect American interests while fostering constructive trade relationships. Unraveling hard-won trade agreements will have severe repercussions that outweigh any perceived short-term benefits. A wiser course is to work with our allies to address legitimate concerns through negotiation rather than escalating tensions that inevitably harm all sides.