Leader Schumer Statement On Trump’s Costly New Tariffs

Washington, D.C. - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on Trump's announcement of new tariffs, arguing that the tariffs are another hit to working families already struggling to make ends meet and urging Senate Republicans to reject the tariffs:

"Trump has bled the inflation-battered American people dry with his tariffs. Now he's coming back for more.

"Trump's chaotic tariff taxes have made life harder and more expensive for the American people. Families are paying more for everyday necessities. Small business owners are struggling to keep the lights on. Manufacturers are shedding jobs and farmers are getting squeezed.

"Meanwhile, Trump and his billionaire family and friends get richer on the backs of working families.

"Republicans need to finally grow a backbone - work with Democrats to reject this tax and bring down costs for the American people."

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