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Summary
Top Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are criticizing Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, warning they will raise prices for American families.
Trump is imposing 25% tariffs on most Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese imports, prompting retaliatory moves.
Democrats argue the tariffs unfairly hurt workers while benefiting corporations. Trump acknowledged potential economic pain but defended the move.
Meanwhile, Democratic senators introduced a bill to require congressional approval for tariffs, and even business groups allied with Trump are voicing concerns.
What power do they actually have? Our stupid system over-represents a minority and so the Democrats have little power.
They had the same power the trump administration is currently abusing from early 2021 through early 2023.
They decided wielding it would be impolite.
So then why bother with a warning? I totally agree with what you’re saying, I just don’t get what the fuck they think they are doing….
Yeah, I totally get the frustration, believe me.
So fucking frustrating.