1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The Trump administration's imposition of broad and substantial tariffs on imports raises serious economic concerns. These sweeping tariffs risk igniting a destructive trade war that could severely undermine economic growth and stability. The stock market plunge reflects fears that escalating tariffs will disrupt supply chains, raise costs for businesses and consumers, and derail the current economic expansion. Rather than unilateral, aggressive tariff hikes, we need a more strategic and collaborative approach to trade policy through multilateral negotiation. Unilateral tariff actions undermine U.S. global leadership and economic interests in the long run. The impacts ripple across industries, from manufacturing to technology to agriculture, threatening American jobs and competitiveness. I urge you to take immediate steps to reassert Congressional oversight on trade policy. The legislative branch must act as a counterweight and check excessive executive powers in this arena. The administration should not be able to singlehandedly chart a reckless trade policy course that jeopardizes broad economic welfare. Please prioritize action to de-escalate trade tensions, provide relief from the imposed tariffs, and restore a more prudent, measured course of action through good-faith negotiations. Unchecked, these tariffs risk inflicting severe, self-inflicted economic damage.