House Republicans vent tariff frustrations
In a closed-door meeting on Wednesday with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Republican Study Committee members were “freewheeling in their expressions,” one Republican lawmaker said.
With just nine weeks remaining until the midterms, House Republicans are openly voicing their discontent with President Trump's recent tariff decisions. During a private meeting on Wednesday with US Trade Representative Jamie Gorelick, Republican Study Committee members expressed their frustrations with gusto, according to a source. The US-Canada trade war was deemed "darn close" to being the "unanimous subject" of the session, one Republican lawmaker revealed.
Members were seeking a resolution to their grievances. Some emphasized the need for a path forward, while others commended the administration for proposing new ideas. Rep. Zach Nunn, representing Iowa, praised President Trump for generating new concepts but also highlighted the importance of addressing the concerns of constituents. Nunn and fellow Republican Rep. Adrian Smith, from Nebraska, both described Gorelick as "receptive" to their criticisms.
Another contentious issue: the potential impact of Russian sanctions legislation on tariffs for Indian imports.
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