1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my strong support for the Stopping Tariffs on Allies and Bolstering Legislative Exercise of (STABLE) Trade Policy Act, recently introduced by Senators Tim Kaine and Chris Coons. President Trump’s recent tariffs are a spectacularly poor policy choice that increases costs for American consumers and businesses. This legislation would give congress the authority to reverse the tariffs and fight any future attempts to impose them on our allies. Tariffs have been considered a bad idea by almost every serious economist in the last fifty years. They were partially responsible for causing the Great Depression. Even Trump's closest advisors were opposed to the idea. Congress needs a way to fight against this nonsense. Trade policies should serve the best interests of the American people and maintain strong international partnerships, not burden them with unnecessary economic hardship. The STABLE Trade Policy Act would ensure that trade policy respects the needs of the country instead of the whims of one man. I urge you to support this legislation and advocate for its swift passage to protect American households from further price hikes.