Local biz impact and push back against White House policy that many say has sparked a global trade war against American companies.
The Effects of Tariffs
Much is going on right now on Capitol Hill but there are still some critical issues that are on the minds of many hard-working people that have been buried under the headlines. One of those critical issues continues to be the effects of tariffs on the U.S. economy. Hundreds of thousands of jobs may be in jeopardy because of these tariffs. Congress must act to protect American workers, provide stability in place of the administration’s volatility and push to end this trade war as soon as possible.
In the last few months, I have visited with farmers, business leaders and organizations in my district. I’ve heard from large manufacturers and leaders of smaller companies and they have expressed their frustrations on how tariffs are affecting their bottom line. The products vary…ranging from aluminum to soybeans to beef…but all of those I’ve spoken with share one common fear, the fate of their businesses under these tariffs.
For example, Harley Davidson, a company I fought hard to bring to Kansas City, suddenly announced they were closing the plant and moving overseas. That left nearly a thousand workers unemployed overnight. Now, just imagine that multiplied around the country.
Agriculture is one of Missouri’s top industries, bringing in about $88 billion per year. Most farmers tell me that the recently announced USDA payments are a start, but that ultimately they want trade, not aid.
What I learned is that these tariffs are hurting these businesses in ways we haven’t even thought of and Congress needs to take action to protect American jobs.
Warmly,
Emanuel Cleaver, II
Member of Congress
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Another fake-reverend grifter clown. Let's talk car washes, Cleave!!
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ReplyDeleteHarley was already closing. Someone had to do something to offset the huge trade deficit. I understand some industries are affected but the US cant continue down the same old path. Tighten your belts for a year or so China will cave. Some people may not like Trump but he is trying to right a ship that has been upside down for decades.
ReplyDeleteMasters degree in carwash opining.
ReplyDelete5:26 Too deep for the unwashed to grasp. However, exactly right. Tighten belts, Oh No!!. I want. Gimmee, gimmee, gimmee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmerica EAT more BEEF. HOW CAN YOU EAT CHICKEN ALL THE TIME. THEY FATTEN THE CHICKENS IN THREE MONTHS WITH CHEMICALS THAT HUMAN CAN'T CONSUME,AND YOU KNOW WHY THE OBESITY RATE IS HIGH AND THE HOSPITAL IS FULL AND EAT YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. HELP THE FARMERS HAVE YOU SEEN A THIN,PERSON IN CHICK,A GO.GO.
ReplyDeleteIt's no different when gas prices go up Businesses past the cost to the consumer.
ReplyDeleteCleavage could not run a car wash so why is he talking g about tariffs ? Way over his IQ rating.
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ReplyDeletetariffs are a negotiation to get a somewhat fairer deal for usa. trump knows what he's doing, so give it a chance.
ReplyDeleteTariffs had nothing to do with Harley's decision to vacate KC. They got a better deal in P.A.
ReplyDeleteWhat major manufacturers has Slick James lured to KCMO?
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Almost had Amazon. Ha
DeleteCleaver has done none of the things he said he did. Possibly a few of his staff had phone calls or email exchanges with those folks, but not Carwash.
ReplyDeletewhat the fuck does cleaver know about tariffs
ReplyDeleteAs usual, Cleaver is all talk and no action.
ReplyDeleteCleaver should read Economics for Dummies or take an Econ 101 class at his home in Washington D.C. because he clearly has no understanding of trade imbalances and the effect on our economy.
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