Rep. Salinas Denounces Trump Tariff Effects on Oregon Economy on House Floor

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing President Trump's reckless tariffs while highlighting the harm they are causing to families and businesses across Oregon's Sixth Congressional District. Rep. Salinas spoke about how these trade policies have left wine producers in the Willamette Valley facing increased costs and decreased export opportunities. She urged her colleagues to vote to end Trump's tariffs on Canada to protect families and businesses across the U.S.

A transcript of Salinas' remarks is available below:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose President Trump's disastrous tariffs and shine a light on the real harm they are causing families and businesses in my district.

My district is home to some of the best wineries in the world, and Canada is our single largest foreign market.

But after Trump imposed his tariffs, Canada responded with their own tariffs that lasted for months.

Many Canadians continue to boycott our products, all while our growers and producers pay the price.

They are facing higher costs, shrinking export opportunities, and real economic pain for real families.

In October, wine sales to Canada were down 84% when compared to last year.

If we fail to act, this Congress will be complicit in enabling President Trump to destroy the hard-fought relationships my community has brokered.

Wineries in my district built their relationships across the border over decades, and in one day President Trump destroyed them.

These tariffs hurt American farmers and American consumers alike.

We must act and protect the American people from the volatile whims of a petulant President.

I urge an aye vote.

Thank you, and I yield back.

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