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Higher prices thanks to Donald Trump

In the last few weeks, Donald Trump has unleashed and reversed and again unleashed and reversed a wave of reckless tariffs on Canadian goods, and here's what that means for you: higher prices and economic chaos.

Targeted tariffs are sometimes an important tool in our toolbox, but Trump's tariff tantrums are another self-serving move to distract from his plans to massively cut taxes for his billionaire friends while you're stuck paying the price. And with Canada planning to retaliate with tariffs of their own, Trump's trade war will only intensify financial and global turmoil.

People want their elected officials to deliver on policies that make their lives better. Folks are already struggling to afford rent, feed their families, and pay for health care. Donald Trump's latest tariff shenanigans do nothing to alleviate the stress ordinary Americans are feeling.

Trump's costly trade war will mean more economic pain for working families. These higher costs are the difference between healthy meals, paying for daycare, getting to work with a full tank of gas, or affording rent.

I was elected to the Senate to get things done for Oregonians, and I'm not backing down. I'm always focused on delivering real solutions that put people first. Lowering costs, investing in local communities, and pushing for climate action that protects our planet and our health are issues I'm working on every day, with you at the center of every fight.

Right now, I'm working with my colleagues to tackle the real issues head-on while exposing the devastating consequences of Trump's ego-driven trade wars. These costly policies aren't just headlines: they're hurting our farmers and ranchers, small businesses, and working families. I won't stand by while Trump gambles with our economy.

Onward!

Jeff

Posted on March 21, 2025.

Born in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Jeff Merkley has never lost touch with his working class roots.

As a U.S. Senator, he works every day to create opportunity for working families, stop the corruption of our democracy, and tackle the climate crisis.

A workhorse and a progressive champion, Jeff Merkley is leading a movement to get our country back on track.

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