WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed condemned President Trump's reckless, chaotic, and irresponsible tariff policies for fueling inflation, raising prices, and financially squeezing American families and businesses alike.
"Trump's tariffs are a consumption tax on Americans and they are not in America's best interests. He has concocted a scheme to misuse emergency powers to impose tariffs as a way to threaten opponents and settle personal scores against countries he feels has slighted him. Instead of threatening the security and prosperity of our allies, President Trump should be focused on strengthening America's economy, creating jobs, increasing American paychecks, and ...