Neal Slams President Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Imports from Mexico, Vows Action in Response

The following press release was published by the U.S. Congress Committee on Ways and Means on June 6, 2019. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s proposal to declare a national emergency and impose tariffs on all Mexican imports:

“The President’s proposed tariffs would hurt American workers, businesses, and consumers. Commandeering U.S. trade policy to influence border security is an abuse of power. If the President does declare a national emergency and attempt to put these tariffs into place, I will introduce a resolution of disapproval to stop his overreach."

Source: U.S. Congress Committee on Ways and Means