Donald Trump just pushed the global economy to the brink of a trade crisis. Although he’s now announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs, the damage to working people is already done, wiping out trillions of dollars in wealth from working families in a matter of hours. Retirement accounts, small business investments, and family savings were all hit hard.
His decision to unilaterally impose and then delay tariffs exposes a dangerous truth: America’s trade policy is being dictated by impulse, not strategy. Congress has the authority to act.
The stakes are high. These tariffs are driving up costs for consumers, undermining global supply chains, and threatening the financial security of millions of workers around the world. If Congress fails to act, there’s nothing to stop Trump from resuming — or expanding — this economically disastrous approach once the pause ends.
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