Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada do not protect American workers, consumers, or the United States. Instead, they raise costs for hardworking people in both the United States and Canada while serving his political and personal financial interests.
The United States and Canada share one of the closest trading relationships in the world. Each year, the two countries trade about $872 billion in goods and services. New tariffs put that trade at risk and can raise costs for U.S. manufacturers, businesses, and consumers.
Today, many products are made across several countries. Parts and materials may cross borders up to 8 times before a product reaches the buyer. Tariffs make each step more expensive. Those added costs are often passed on to consumers through higher prices. They can also put jobs, businesses, and our economic security at risk.
Democrats Abroad condemns these tariffs. They do not make the United States stronger. They damage our relationship with one of our closest neighbours, raise costs for American families, and put U.S. jobs and businesses at risk.
📢📢 What Can You Do? - Take Action!
Call your Congressional representatives and senators! (script below)
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TAKE ACTION SCRIPT - Call your Congressional rep and senators!
Find your congressperson or call the Congressional switchboard:
📞 +1 (202) 224-3121
Congressional Call Script
Hi, my name is [Name], and I vote at [voting address]. I’m calling to urge [Senator/Rep Name] to stand up to Trump’s executive tariff authority and an immediate return to diplomacy .
These illegal tariffs are ruining the economy and Trump imposed them unilaterally, bypassing Congress. It is also damaging an historical and extremely important relationship with one of our closest and strongest allies. This kind of economic sabotage and diplomatic insanity cannot go unchecked.
Please take immediate action to stop the tariffs and reclaim Congress’s authority over trade. Thank you for your time—I look forward to your response on this issue.