Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Trump Tariffs

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on the widespread tariffs announced by Donald Trump today:
“These tariffs are nothing more than an enormous tax hike on American consumers, who will soon be left footing the bill as they pay more for groceries, electronics, clothes, and cars. Tariffs should be targeted wisely, not applied to practically all goods in a way that eliminates jobs, alienates our closest partners, and evaporates the retirement savings of hardworking Americans. I look forward to a vote tonight onour Senate resolutionto remove misguided tariffs against Canada and take a strong first step towards reasserting Congressional authority over trade policy.”
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