1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

The imposition of sweeping tariffs on imported goods could trigger a severe economic downturn. Trade barriers disrupt global supply chains, raise consumer costs, and stifle business investment and growth. History has demonstrated that protectionist trade policies often backfire, hurting the very domestic industries they are intended to bolster while also depressing consumer spending power. To safeguard American jobs and prosperity, a more prudent approach of targeted trade negotiations and enforcement of existing agreements is advisable over blanket tariffs that risk igniting a recessionary trade war. I urge you to carefully consider the full economic ramifications before employing punitive tariffs that could plunge the nation into an unnecessary recession.