1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China threatens to disrupt trade relationships with key allies and undermine economic growth. The retaliatory measures announced by Canada and Mexico are likely to exacerbate the situation and potentially lead to further escalation. This approach risks increasing costs for American consumers and businesses, fueling inflation, and derailing the economic recovery. A trade war with major trading partners will ultimately harm American workers and families. I urge you to reconsider these counterproductive tariffs and instead prioritize cooperation and diplomatic solutions to address issues like immigration, drug trafficking, and unfair trade practices. Unilateral tariff actions are a blunt instrument that will backfire and undermine America's global economic leadership.