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Mainstream economists have consistently found that tariffs raise prices for American consumers and companies, including domestic manufacturers who import materials to turn into final products.
From The New York Times
A growing number of Republicans are signing onto bills that would rebuke Trump’s tariff strategy, and some are anxious about the lack of direction from the administration.
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Trump tariffs live updates: House Republican wants to rein in Trump tariff authority
The fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners. Thursday was the worst day for U.S. stock markets since June 2020. China struck back on Friday,
Republicans Like to Cut Taxes. With Tariffs, Trump Is Raising Them.
President Trump’s tariffs are scrambling the Republican plan for the economy, long centered on tax cuts and growth.
House Republicans Ask Leadership for Guidance on Tariffs
Speaker Mike Johnson scheduled a conferencewide phone call Sunday to discuss House GOP leadership’s plan to approach the Senate budget. Yet, when he opened it up to questions, his members asked him for more information and guidance on the tariffs,
Tariff tumult roils GOP agenda
A growing number of Republicans are signing onto bills that would rebuke Trump’s tariff strategy, and some are anxious about the lack of direction from the administration. Look for the rift to grow in the coming days.
Trump Aides Defend His Tariffs Amid Global Blowback
The president’s top advisers acknowledged President Trump’s sweeping tariffs could raise prices but said an economic adjustment that would ultimately benefit American workers was overdue.
US House Republicans face divide as they look to move ahead on Trump tax cuts
Top Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to move forward this week on President Donald Trump's tax cuts, but their caucus is divided with some members concerned that there are insufficient spending cuts in the budget blueprint passed by the Senate.
For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other
The tariffs announced Wednesday, however, introduce a political problem of an entirely different magnitude for Mr. Trump and his party. No party or politician is recession proof. Historically, even truly dominant political parties have suffered enormous political defeats during major economic downturns.
House Republican Will Introduce Bill Challenging Trump’s Tariffs—As Speaker Johnson Reportedly Urges Tariff Support
Rep. Don Bacon is set to introduce legislation in the House on Monday that would give Congress more control over tariffs, as some Senate Republicans have backed that chamber’s version of the bill.
Dan Haar: How a promising Connecticut Republican fell into the trap of Trump's tariffs
Stewart cares about the core crisis of the U.S. economy: It has left the working class behind. Trump only pretends he cares about those workers, his voters. He's tricking them for reasons that are subject to wild speculation, all of them related to power and money.
In conservative Alabama, Republicans cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns
Alabama Republicans cheered President Donald Trump and his agenda at a GOP party the day he imposed tariffs and sent stock markets tumbling worldwide
Republican Warns Tariffs Spurred 'Worst Depression We've Ever Had'
Representative Don Bacon is expected to introduce a companion bill from Senators Grassley and Cantwell in an effort to return tariff authority to Congress.
Price tag: How much Americans could pay between tariffs and tax cuts expiring
The price for Americans could be hefty if Trump’s tariffs stay in place and Congress doesn’t manage to extend his hallmark 2017 tax cuts.
Republican congressman says despite immediate financial pain, consumers will ultimately benefit from tariffs
CLEBURNE, Texas — For more than 50 years, Congressman Roger Williams, R-Cleburne, has run a family-owned car dealership. So, he has more perspective about the 25% automobile tariffs than most lawmakers.
Republicans Grin and Bear It as Businesses Beg for Tariff Relief
Many GOP lawmakers say they trust President Trump, but hope the recent stock-market turbulence is short-lived.
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