Trump administration tariffs could have long-term consequences for Kentucky farmers, bourbon companies, the auto industry and consumer prices.

Summary

Sen. Mitch McConnell warns that Trump’s tariffs could cost the average Kentuckian up to $1,200 annually, raising consumer prices and harming industries reliant on global trade.

He argues that trade wars hurt working people most, citing past retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky products like bourbon.

While acknowledging the need to counter China’s unfair trade practices, McConnell urges cooperation with allies rather than broad protectionism.

  • earphone843@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    15·
    14 hours ago

    He didn’t enable it, he orchestrated it. His actions were instrumental in getting us here.

    Don’t minimize his involvement.

    • Jessica@discuss.tchncs.de
      3·
      13 hours ago

      Definitely. I’m not great on the specifics, but I remember as far back as him blocking Supreme Court nominees under Obama because it was an election year, and then allowing Trump to do the same thing.