1. United States
2. Kan.
3. Letter

The recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China are cause for significant economic concern. These steep tariffs of 25% on goods from our closest trading partners and an additional 10% on Chinese imports risk undermining America's economic strength and jeopardizing jobs and livelihoods. Trade experts warn that these tariffs could trigger a stagflationary shock - slowing economic growth while simultaneously fueling inflation that raises prices for American consumers and businesses. This one-two punch threatens to erode consumer purchasing power and profitability across numerous industries that rely on imports and integrated cross-border supply chains. The impacts could ripple far beyond the directly affected economies. Analysts project Canada's economy could shrink by 3.6% and Mexico's by 2%, while U.S. inflation could spike as high as 4% - double the Federal Reserve's target rate. American consumers may soon face soaring costs on automobiles, agricultural products, and other goods hit by retaliatory tariffs. Rather than promoting economic revitalization, these sweeping tariffs inject substantial uncertainty into markets and jeopardize the livelihoods of workers, businesses, and families across our nation. Prudent trade policies that facilitate robust exchange while addressing legitimate concerns are paramount to sustained prosperity. I urge reconsideration of this economically risky approach in favor of more measured strategies that truly prioritize American economic strength and working families.