Congressman Carter Statement on the Trump Tax and Its Impact on Louisiana’s Second Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

"In Louisiana's Second Congressional District, we know the value of hard work-and we know when we're being taken for granted. From New Orleans to Baton Rouge, from the River Parishes to the West Bank, families and small businesses will be paying more for everyday goods. And while some call it inflation, let's be honest: this is the Trump Tax.

"When Donald Trump imposes tariffs, he isn't taxing foreign governments-he's taxing us. Prices will go up on goods we rely on: clothing, food, appliances, and construction materials. Our port workers, truck drivers, shipbuilders, and small business owners will all feel the sting of these costs passed down from Washington.

"The Trump Tax will hit our district hard. We are home to major shipping corridors, import/export businesses, manufacturing plants, and a vibrant hospitality industry-all sectors impacted by increased costs under Trump's tariff policies. When the price of goods goes up, it doesn't just hurt the consumer-it hurts the economy of the entire district.

"Trump is raising taxes on working people in the 2nd District while giving billionaires and big corporations massive tax breaks. That's not leadership-that's a betrayal of the people who keep this country running.

"I will continue to fight for economic justice, to lower costs, and to hold those accountable who are raising taxes on working families while calling it something else. In Louisiana's Second District, we know a bad deal when we see one. And the Trump Tax is a bad deal for all of us."

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