“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordFebruary 24, 2021
President Trump had a go-it-alone approach--I think he was proud of it--launching trade wars around the world that alienated our allies and undermined effective global response to China.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado
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Bennet criticizes Trump's unilateral trade policies and their negative impact on global alliances.

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