Sánchez: Trump latest tariff tantrum threatens Apple, European allies

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s latest threats to place tariffs on the European Union (50 percent starting June 1) and Apple (25 percent if it doesn’t move operations to the United States):

“Americans again woke up to a Trump tantrum on tariffs – this time threatening our European Union allies and singling out a major American company, Apple. 

“His tariff chaos has already rattled our markets and put our economy at risk of a recession. He’s now further undermining our standing in Europe and attacking American innovation.

“Congress has authority over trade, not the president. Republicans need to stop cowering to him on tariffs and reclaim our authority to put an end to this madness.”

Background

Ranking Member Sánchez introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill that would turn off the global tariffs imposed on April 2, turn off the tariffs imposed by executive order for Mexico and Canada, and require congressional approval for tariffs imposed by the president. The bill has the support of all Ways and Means Democrats.

Ways and Means Republicans also blocked her amendment in committee to the tax bill that would have ended these tariffs.

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