WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the below statement on President Trump’s tariff announcement, which imposes a 25% tax on imports from Canada and Mexico, a 10% tax on Canadian oil imports, and a 10% tax on imports from China starting on Tuesday:
“Instead of using tariffs to protect U.S. jobs, Trump is on an ego trip and is using tariffs to pursue petty fights with other nations while raising prices on Americans.
“Everything Trump has done these last few days— from trying to shut down Medicaid to blanket tariffs and sanctions— has all been about helping himself and his billionaire friends. House Republicans will own increased prices for Americans, increased migration driven by sanctions, and an overdose crisis made worse by taking away the addiction treatment and health care people need.”
