"Public expressions of disdain for our leaders of our democratic allies will only make them less likely to engage in productive trade negotiations."
"We need a trade policy that is guided by principle, not whim; that is forward looking, not reactionary."
"Rather than pursue productive discussions with China to drive changes in their trade practices, President Trump has launched a trade war."
"Even the President's Council of Economic Advisers prepared an internal analysis showing that tariffs will harm our economy."
"The damage to trading relationships with the Administration's moves to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other products harms the United States' ability to forge partnerships."
"the tariffs of $30 billion a year would wipe out over a third of the savings American families received from the doubling of the standard deduction in the tax reform bill."
"The President's erratic, aggressive approach is creating an environment of economic uncertainty, is alienating our trading partners and allies, and risks harming the global economy."
"This failure to lead is a missed opportunity for U.S. small businesses, technology companies, manufacturers and farmers."
"Strengthening our position in digital trade starts right here at home, by ensuring an open internet that enables innovation to flourish."
"It is critical that we restore network neutrality--which is vital for small business owners who rely on the internet to compete with bigger companies."
"the decision to increase hazardous air pollutants, carcinogens, and neurotoxins is completely irresponsible."
"that's why I led a letter with Congresswoman Dingell with 87 cosponsors asking Administrator Pruitt to reinstate these longstanding toxic air pollution protections."