WASHINGTON, July 31, 2025 — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and fellow Democratic senators delivered scathing critiques of the Trump administration’s tariff policies today, condemning them as a direct tax on American families amid global economic turmoil.
🔥 Key Accusations
1. Schumer: “Tariffs Target Americans, Not Trading Partners”
“Trump’s tariff war is a trade war against the American people. This week alone, chaos and uncertainty caused a 3% drop in commercial investment—businesses don’t know what tariffs will hit next. Since Trump took office, tariffs have done nothing but rise.”
2. Soaring Costs: Households Pay the Price
Schumer cited specific price surges:
- Leather goods: +40%
- Fresh produce: +7%
- Automobiles: +12%
- Computers/electronics: +18%
“These tariffs will cost the average American family an extra $2,400 per year.”
⚖️ Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA): “Unconstitutional Power Grab”
“When this administration brags about tariff revenues, remember: that money comes straight from Americans’ pockets. Don’t be fooled.
The federal appeals court will soon rule that Trump has no legal authority to unilaterally raise import taxes without Congress. This is an unconstitutional attempt to steal Congress’s taxing power.
Why should we stand by while a president taxes the people without consent? Americans deserve the truth.“