With Costs Skyrocketing & The U.S. Economy In Chaos, Leader Schumer & Senate Democrats Move To End Trump’s Trade War & Free Americans From Trump’s Tariff Tax

New York, N.Y. - After President Trump continued to ignore skyrocketing costs and hit American families with a new round of tariff taxes, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led the introduction of legislation that would revoke Trump's newest global tariffs and 50% tariffs on Canada and curtail Trump's ability to continue waging his unilateral trade war.

Since Trump has started his latest trade war, American families have paid the price. In just one year, Trump's tariff tax cost the average family nearly $2,000, with hardworking Americans bearing 96% of the cost of the hundreds of billions of dollars in new tariffs. Still, Trump has been undeterred by the chaos and pain his trade war has wrought and continues to double down on the global stage.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer led the introduction of the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump's latest barrage of tariffs, and repeal the archaic authorities he has used to continue his trade war. This legislation would apply to Trump's newest global tariffs of 12.5% and 50% Canadian tariffs.

"While inflation rages, families struggle to pay their bills, and small businesses close, Trump - detached from reality - continues his bluster on the global stage, doubling down on a chaotic trade war that has meant only pain for American families, farmers, and manufacturers," said Leader Schumer. "Republicans won't stand up to Trump's nonsense and Americans are crying out for relief. That's why I am introducing legislation that would end Trump's costly tariff taxes."

The legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jack Reed (D-RI), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Coons (D-DE), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angus King (ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Peter Welch (D-VT).

Leader Schumer has fought Trump's tariff taxes at every turn, with Senate Democrats forcing multiple successful votes to terminate Trump's previous tariffs on Canada, Brazil, and other major trading partners, and supporting the litigation that led to the Supreme Court striking down Trump's prior tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

"Trump's erratic and senseless trade war is nothing short of economic arson-no business can plan around Trump's unpredictable tariffs, American credibility is shot, and costs are up," said Senator Murray. "While Republicans are enabling Trump's economic sabotage, Democrats are fighting to put an end to these reckless tariffs. That's why we're introducing this legislation to block and refund Trump's tariffs so we can focus on growing the economy for everyone and making life affordable again."

"Trump won't stop making life more expensive for American families by slapping tariffs on essential products," said Senator Wyden. "Congress has to stand up to Trump, end his trade war with Canada, and repeal the outdated law he's using to tax nearly everything we need to get by."

"It's time to stop taxing Americans at the border and provide working families relief from President Trump's destructive tariffs. Repealing the outdated trade laws this Administration is abusing is the best way to end these senseless trade wars before they cause irreparable damage to our economy and alliances," Sen. Cantwell said.

"The data is clear: Trump's sweeping tariffs are nothing more than a tax on American families, small businesses, and farmers," said Sen. Warner. "From escalating trade wars to ongoing conflicts abroad, the president is driving up costs with little to no care for Americans' financial situations. I'm proud to support this legislation, take a stand against the president's disastrous economic policies, and fight for an economy that works for American consumers."

"President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they've used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever," said Senator Gillibrand. "Let's be clear: the latest tariffs against Canada are a bad deal for New York families. I'm proud to introduce this legislation to end these costly tariffs and refund Americans. It's past time for President Trump to stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs and strengthens our economy."

"Delawareans are sick and tired of high prices for gas, groceries and other household goods rising ever higher because of President Trump's failed policies and disastrous tariffs," said Senator Coons. "Americans want to see costs come down , but instead of working to help them, he's doubling down on new tariffs with a stupid, pointless trade war with Canada. I'm proud to join my Democratic colleagues in introducing this bill that would end Trump's harmful tariffs and give Americans the relief they deserve from spiraling prices and the president's chaos."

"Since his very first day in office, President Trump has made it harder for everyone to make ends meet-farmers, small businesses, and working families have been hit hard by his reckless economic policies. This president's on-and-off again tariffs show how totally disconnected he is from the needs and struggles of working Americans," said Senator Welch. "We need to relieve the American people of the financial and emotional burden these tariffs have created-that's exactly what the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act would do."

Earlier this year, Leader Schumer published a "Broken Promises" report exposing how President Trump's global trade war has raised costs for American families & small businesses, increased unemployment, and destabilized the US economy. The report also highlights how Trump uses his trade schemes to enrich himself and billionaire friends. Additionally, after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariff regime illegitimate, Leader Schumer led several Senate Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration immediately begin to process refunds for tariffs.

Bill text is available here.

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