This reckless economic policy is poised to harm American consumers, destabilize supply chains, and weaken our relationships with two of our most critical trade partners.
Economists have long warned that tariffs function as a tax on the American people. Increased import costs will inevitably be passed down to consumers, resulting in higher prices for everyday goods. Small businesses, already grappling with economic uncertainty, will suffer as the cost of materials rises. Farmers and manufacturers reliant on cross-border trade will lose essential markets, threatening jobs and livelihoods.
I realize that this country treats corporations better than its citizens, but this is an extreme that we cannot come back from. You’re calling for all out revolution if you harm the American people this way.
Canada and Mexico are not our adversaries—they are our top trading partners. Slapping them with unjustified tariffs risks retaliation that could lead to a full-blown trade war, harming American businesses far more than it helps. The last time we imposed tariffs of this scale, we saw mass layoffs in manufacturing sectors and increased costs for essential goods like food, steel, and electronics.
I urge you to push for an immediate reversal of these tariffs and instead advocate for trade policies that strengthen our economy rather than undermine it. America should be leading the global economy, not sabotaging its own businesses and workers with short-sighted, ego-motivated economic warfare.