Working Families

Trump’s Latest Canada Tariffs Will Hurt WA Workers, Damage Regional Economy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s latest 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.  “Washington state and Canada’s economies are deeply intertwined, and our trading relationship is mutually beneficial. These new taxes will raise prices on American families and likely lead to retaliation against the very industries Trump…

Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses

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You probably wont receive a huge tariff refund. The largest businesses stand to reap the biggest bucks as the Trump administration begins to return more than $166 billion in duties deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. Even though President Trump’s trade policies have led to higher prices for companies and consumers, many families aren’t in line to benefit directly from the coming refund…

DelBene on Trump Tariff Vote: “Republicans knew all along these tariffs were hurting their constituents”

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the successful House vote to repeal Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada. “Today’s vote proves that Republicans knew all along that Trump’s tariffs were hurting their constituents but were too afraid to stand up to him. Republicans tried to hide for nearly a year from taking this vote, but Democrats were finally…

WA Families Spent Over $2,000 More Because of Inflation During Trump’s First Year

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks one year since President Trump began this term, and in that time, he has made life more expensive for American families. The Joint Economic Committee Minority released a new report today showing that Washington families spent an average of  $2,008 more on everyday goods due to inflation under President Trump. This new analysis shows that in…

Trump Finally Admits His Tariffs Are Raising Prices

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s rollback of some of his food tariffs.  “President Trump has finally admitted what we’ve all known for months – his illegal tariffs are making everyday items like coffee, bananas, and meat more expensive. Families have needlessly had to pay more at the grocery store while American farmers have…

Government Funding Proposal Fails to Address Republican Health Care Crisis

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Republican shutdown.  “The government funding proposal fails to address the fundamental needs of the American people. That’s why I will vote against it. “The Republican health care crisis is sending insurance premiums skyrocketing – sometimes double or even triple what they currently are. American families…

Health Care, Grocery Costs Skyrocketing Because of Republican Shutdown

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the latest impacts of the Republican shutdown.  “As I travel the state and the country, the number one issue I hear from folks about is affordability. Yet, beginning tomorrow, families in Washington will be hit with a double whammy. Open enrollment begins for health care coverage through Washington…

DelBene, House Democrats Urge USDA to Immediately Fund SNAP

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Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and 212 House Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the agency to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the…

DelBene Statement on Republican Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the government shutdown. “Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and have led the country into a government shutdown. Families have been struggling to make ends meet as a direct result of Trump and Republican policies that have raised prices on everyday goods and slashed health care for…