‘He’s Going to Tank Our Economy’: Trump’s Tariffs Draw Strong Reactions in Congress

Less than a day after President Donald Trump imposed a wave of new tariffs on dozens of countries, members of Congress from both parties were grappling with what to make of a trade strategy they fear could tank the U.S. economy, drive up consumer prices, and destabilize global markets.

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Democrats seized on the market reaction to underscore what they see as reckless economic policymaking. “This is uncoordinated, capricious and simply destructive,” Sen.