Trump Tariffs Haunt GOP Ahead of Midterms
President Trump's newly announced tariffs have put Republican candidates at risk ahead of the midterms as Democrats seek to capitalize on the economic impact of his trade agenda.
The administration imposed double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners over forced labor violations, which went into effect Friday night. This move comes after a 50 percent tariff was announced on certain Canadian goods in response to what the administration called 'discriminatory' trade measures from Canada.
The tariffs have been met with criticism from Democrats, who point out that they increase costs for consumers and hurt farmers. California Governor Gavin Newsom said earlier this week that Trump's tariffs are a reflection of his poor handling of the economy.