Friend,

 

President Trump’s recently announced tariffs represent the most significant protectionist trade action the United States has taken since the 1930s. Back then, Congress imposed tariffs on over 20,000 goods under the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, a move that deepened the Great Depression and hurt American families.

 

History warns us that broad tariffs can raise consumer costs, disrupt trade, and risk economic retaliation—consequences I fear we may face again.

 

Our Founding Fathers designed a system of checks and balances for a reason—no single individual should have the power to unilaterally burden our economy. These tariffs are, plain and simple, a tax on you, the American consumer, and Congress must have a say.

 

That’s why I’m asking for your help, friend. Together, we can push back against these tariffs and protect our economic freedom. Chip in now to join me in this fight.

Your support will fuel our efforts to hold Washington accountable and stop this overreach before it harms American families.

In liberty,
Rand Paul

 

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