Davids Statement on Trump’s Tariffs Raising Costs for Families

Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement as the Trump administration issued 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, two of the United States’ biggest trading partners.

“Hardworking Kansas families are already feeling the squeeze, and now President Trump wants to impose tariffs that could raise their costs by thousands of dollars a year. Instead of putting everyday people first, he's enacting policies that benefit big corporations and special interests. I’ve been focused on lowering costs — whether it’s prescription drugs, energy bills, or groceries — and I’ll keep working to ensure families, farmers, and small businesses aren’t left paying the price for reckless economic policies.”

Experts say today’s tariff policy could raise prices for an array of products ranging from groceries to gasoline, the latter rising by as much as 70 cents per gallon. Overall, these tariffs could cost families thousands of dollars per year, making it even harder for Kansans to keep up with everyday expenses. The right-leaning Tax Foundation found previous tariffs enacted during President Trump’s first term were paid for by U.S. consumers and businesses.

Davids previously wrote an essay in Newsweek criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, arguing that they will hurt hardworking Kansans and favor corporations.