House Ways and Means Committee Democrats are calling on President Trump to end his tariff threats against Canada and Mexico. In a letter to Mr. Trump signed by all the Democrats on Ways and Means, the lawmakers that tariffs should not be used as leverage in dealing with non-trade issues. Mr. Trump and Administration officials have described the tariff as having nothing to do with trade, but about fighting a drug war.
“[The] use of tariffs as a bargaining chip to settle non-trade issues is counterproductive to the goal of revitalizing manufacturing and bringing back American jobs,” the lawmakers. “The well being of American workers, families, and businesses should never be gambled for the sake of scoring political points.
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