1. United States
2. S.D.
3. Letter

The president's announced tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners risk triggering broader trade wars and economic disruption. These sweeping tariffs of up to 34% on imports from major economies like China and the EU could significantly raise costs for American consumers and businesses. The new 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries compounds these concerns. While aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, the measures jeopardize the global trade system the U.S. helped build and threaten to undermine recent economic gains. I urge reconsideration of this aggressive tariff policy which could dampen economic growth and consumer confidence while straining relationships with longstanding allies. There must be a better path forward that avoids escalating trade conflicts and secures America's economic interests through diplomacy and negotiation rather than punitive tariffs.