Relating to A National Emergency By the President on February 2025

Floor Speech

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Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 72.

I thank Ranking Member Meeks for his great leadership on this critical issue.

It is time to end Trump's illegal tariffs on Canada, his tariffs on United States' biggest trading partner, Mexico, and the so-called liberation day tariffs. Congress has the power of the purse, not the President. It is time that we take our power back from an executive who is out of control.

Trump's tariffs have been a massive tax on the American people, costing an average household $1,000 per household just in the last year. These tariffs have led to slower job growth, a declining manufacturing industry, and less investment. They have hurt our farmers and increased food costs.

These tariffs have inflicted real damage on our relationship with Canada. Canada isn't just our neighbor. It has historically been one of our strongest military allies and biggest trading partners. Trump's constant insults, threats, and these punishing tariffs have turned one of our best friends away from us and toward the People's Republic of China.

Enough is enough. It is time that we end this. I urge my colleagues, Republicans and Democrats alike, send Trump a clear message that he can't unilaterally wage a trade war against one of our strongest allies and biggest trading partners.

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