1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The recently imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China are detrimental to the U.S. economy and consumers. These sweeping tariffs cover over a third of all goods brought into the country, posing risks of higher prices for businesses and households across various sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and energy. Most economists expect the tariffs to lead to a temporary burst of higher inflation, contrary to the administration's claims. The tariffs strain relations with key trading partners and could spark retaliatory actions, escalating into a damaging trade war. To mitigate these harmful economic impacts on American workers and families, I urge representatives to take a firm stance against the tariffs by withholding support for the President's nominees until the tariffs are lifted. Protecting American interests calls for restoring free and fair trade instead of erecting barriers that raise costs for consumers.