Americans Need Relief—Lower Prices, Not Tariffs & Uncertainty, Chaos

I am writing to demand real action to lower consumer prices and ease the financial strain on millions of Americans. One of President Trump’s key campaign promises was to tackle inflation and bring down everyday costs, yet his current policies—including tariffs, reckless budget cuts, and economic uncertainty—are doing the opposite. The American people cannot afford political excuses. It is time for real solutions that actually reduce inflation and lower costs for families. Instead of lowering prices, the Trump administration’s aggressive tariffs on imports, particularly from China, are increasing costs on essential goods. When businesses are forced to pay more for raw materials, they pass those costs down to consumers. Economists widely agree that tariffs function as a tax on American consumers, raising prices on everything from groceries to electronics to household necessities. The last time Trump imposed broad tariffs, studies found they cost American households an extra $1,300 per year. Repeating this mistake now will only drive inflation higher. Meanwhile, deep and indiscriminate federal budget cuts risk disrupting essential services and hurting economic growth rather than reducing costs. Slashing funding without a clear economic plan could lead to fewer inspectors ensuring safe food and medicine, reduced infrastructure investments that lower supply chain costs, and job losses that weaken consumer spending. Instead of blind cuts, Congress and the administration should focus on targeted spending reductions that address inefficiencies without harming working Americans. There are real, evidence-based steps the administration could take to fight inflation and lower consumer prices: 1. Reduce tariffs and trade barriers that increase costs for businesses and consumers. 2. Strengthen supply chains by investing in domestic manufacturing and infrastructure instead of cutting funding to critical projects. 3. Address corporate price gouging, particularly in industries like food, energy, and pharmaceuticals, where companies have raised prices far beyond inflation rates while reporting record profits. 4. Increase workforce participation by expanding job training programs and making it easier for businesses to fill open positions, helping to stabilize wages and production costs. The American people are tired of excuses. We need policies that actually lower prices, not political distractions. If President Trump is serious about reducing inflation, he must move beyond blame and take real action. Congress must also hold this administration accountable to its promises. Inflation is a problem that directly affects every American, and it demands real leadership. I urge you to take the necessary steps to lower consumer costs and provide relief for families who are struggling. Empty rhetoric will not pay the bills—real solutions will.