Murray, Schumer Introduce Legislation To Roll Back Tariffs

Washington Senator Patty Murray and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer are introducing legislation aimed at rolling back President Trump’s latest tariffs.  The End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act would revoke and refund Trump’s newest global tariffs of 12.5%, as well as the 50% tariffs on Canada.  The legislation would also limit the presidential authority used to impose such tariffs.

“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 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.”

The bill is backed by more than a dozen Senate Democrats, including Washington's Maria Cantwell, Oregon’s Ron Wyden, as well as Jack Reed, Amy Klobuchar, Mark Warner, Kirsten Gillibrand, Chris Coons, Richard Blumenthal, Angus King, Tim Kaine, Elissa Slotkin, and Peter Welch. 

Murray has repeatedly opposed Trump’s tariffs, citing particular concerns for the state of Washington, one of the nation’s most trade-dependent states.

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