Washington, DC – “Tariffs are a tax on the American people. President Trump imposing tariffs on our neighbors and allies will result in unnecessary hardships for American consumers and businesses. Under these tariffs grocery prices will go up, vehicle prices will go up, and consumer confidence will go down. If President Trump believes that there are ways to improve our trade relations with other countries, then he should sit down with world leaders and negotiate.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), along with Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-04) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16),introduced the Protecting Families From Inflation Act. The bill would require the Federal Reserve to examine theimpact that tariffs have on inflation faced by consumers and small businesses.
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Congressman Fields expressed strong opposition to the Trump Administration’s decision to pause federal financial assistance, calling the move an unconstitutional overreach that undermines Congress’s authority over federal spending and jeopardizes the livelihood of American families.