February 01, 2025

Statement from Senator Warren on Trump Tariffs

Washington, D.C. – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement on President Trump using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China: 

“Tariffs are an important strategic economic tool, but Donald Trump’s desire for a trade war with Canada and Mexico won’t protect jobs, keep Americans safe, or bring down costs for families. Tariffs should be used to promote American manufacturing, build strong supply chains, and create good-paying jobs. But while China is stealing our technology and actively undermining American industry, the President is cracking down more than twice as hard on maple syrup and avocados from Canada and Mexico. 

“I’m concerned that President Trump will give cover to giant corporations to use his tariffs as an excuse to raise prices on workingfamilies while doling out waivers to billionaires and well-connected insiders. Congress will conduct rigorous oversight of what the President does and we – and the American people – will hold him accountable.”