MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Trump enacted new tariffs on key trade partners, signing an Executive Order that will trigger price hikes on gas, groceries, and everyday items in the coming weeks. Increased tariffs are a key piece of Trump and House Republicans’ plan to pay for massive tax breaks for the ultra-rich and big corporations, even though they will force everyday Americans to pay more for everyday goods.
“President Trump has made his priorities clear: If you’re a family working hard to make ends meet, you’re going to pay even more for gas, groceries, and basic necessities, just so those at the very top can get even more tax breaks,” said Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh. “We need an economy where everyone can get ahead, not just billionaires and big corporations. These tariffs will make it harder for everyday Wisconsinites to get by, and a tax plan that prioritizes handouts for those at the top will make things even worse. We need our members of Congress, including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden, to speak out against these tariffs, oppose Trump’s tax breaks for the rich, and have the backs of the working people they represent.”
Hans Breitenmoser, a dairy farmer from Lincoln County, Wisconsin, added, “Wisconsinites work hard, they give back to their communities, and they do the right thing. It’s time for Congress to do the same: Reject proposals that drive costs even higher, and deliver relief for families who can really use it. As a lifelong Wisconsinite and dairy farmer, I know we’re strongest when we have economic policies that help everyone get ahead.”
Trump signed an executive order implementing tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico by 25% and from China by 10%. Major companies and economists have said tariffs will force Americans to pay more at the checkout for household items, including groceries, clothing, and more.