Shaheen, Coons, Murray, Klobuchar, Slotkin Statement on Trump’s Trade War with Canada

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Patty Murray (D-WA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement in response to President Trump's continued imposition of new tariffs on Canada:

"The states we represent rely on Canada as a key trading partner and our primary export market. We have deep ties with our neighbors to the north, and we share one of the world's most enduring defense partnerships. We have built two powerful nations over many decades by working together, growing our economies together and securing our homelands together. Our countries have achieved great things by working closely together, and we still can.

"Instead of working with our neighbors, President Trump is doubling down on a pointless trade war with Canada. His tariffs will squeeze our states' small businesses harder and drive costs up for working families. They will raise the cost of the lumber, plywood and construction equipment we need to build new housing. They will hurt our workers and businesses who manufacture autos, aircraft and machinery. They will drive up the prices consumers pay for everyday basics like milk, clothing and paper products.

"President Trump's tariffs have already cost American families as much as $5,000 in some states, and his senseless trade war with Canada will only grow that number. While American families and businesses suffer from Trump's trade wars, partners around the world, including Canada, are increasingly looking to diversify away from the United States and deepen trade ties with other countries including China. Congressional Republicans need to stand up to the president and do their part to give families and businesses on both sides of the border relief from this insanity."

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