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Dan Rayfield: “President Trump’s sweeping tariffs were unlawful, reckless, and economically devastating. They triggered retaliatory…”

On the recordMay 28, 2025
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs were unlawful, reckless, and economically devastating. They triggered retaliatory measures, inflated prices on essential goods, and placed an unfair burden on American families, small businesses and manufacturers.
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Dan Rayfield
Oregon

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Rayfield criticizes Trump's tariffs for their negative impact on families and businesses.

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