Trump’s Imposed Tariffs

1. Trumps Actions: Harmful Tariffs

• Trump implemented tariffs (high taxes) on America’s largest trade partners – Mexico, Canada, and China.  This means:
• A 25 percent tax on all goods coming from Mexico.
• A 25 percent tax on all goods coming from Canada, but a 10 percent tax on all energy and fuel goods.
• A 20 percent tax on all goods coming from China.

(Source: House Agriculture Committee)

2. Impact on MS-02: Increased Costs for Constituents

• This means consumers can expect to pay $1,600 to $2,000 more per year on essential goods such as:
  • Car and auto parts
  • Gas and home energy
  • Groceries including fresh produce and eggs
  • Electronics like cell phones and computers
  • Clothing

 (Source: 2024 USA Trade Online Census Bureau) (Source: Democratic Joint Economic Committee)

• Industries can expect to pay higher production costs on essential goods such as:
  • Health care (e.g., vaccines, medicines, equipment)
  • Agriculture (e.g., rice, equipment, crop production supplies)
  • Travel
  • Energy (e.g., gas, oil)
  • Manufacturing (e.g., HVAC, household appliances, furniture)

 (Source: 2024 USA Trade Online Census Bureau) 

3. Redirecting Services for Affected Constituents

• Constituents and schools affected by Trumps actions are encouraged to contact the Republican federal representatives for the House of Representatives and Senate by clicking on this link to Find Your Rep by Zip.
• If you need further assistance, call my Bolton office at (601) 866-9003.