Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Yet Another Broken Promise By Donald Trump As His Tariffs Continue To Raise Prices On Americans While He Kicks The Can Down The Road

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump falling short of his trade deal promise to make 90 deals in 90 days, adding to his list of broken promises to the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

Ninety days ago, Donald Trump promised the world that his tariffs would lead to 90 deals in 90 days.

Another Donald Trump promise. He makes these promises left and right. He doesn't care whether he executes them or not, but the American people do. So, remember: 90 deals in 90 days.

Well, by my count, he is about 88 trade deals short. So what has Donald Trump done? He kicks the can down the road again and again. He talks a big game but shows little follow through or strategic understanding of how to secure America's interests. He seems to just talk – whatever pops into his head he says.

Worse, Donald Trump’s tariffs are yet another one of his broken promises to working Americans.

Just like his promise to bring costs down on day one.

Just like his promise to immediately end the war in Ukraine.

Just like his promise not to touch Medicaid.

Donald Trump's tariffs are another example of why he cannot be trusted to fight for the interest of everyday Americans.

Instead of making America great, Donald Trump's tariffs are making Americans pay.

The Yale Budget Lab says his tariffs could cost American families an extra $2,300 a year. That's on top of electricity costs going up because of the reconciliation bill and their healthcare costs going up because of the reconciliation bill.

And now, the tariffs will add an extra $2,300, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

His tariffs are weakening America's standing on the world stage, because he always makes big threats only to back down. As we all know, Donald Trump always chickens out when it comes to tariffs.

So today, I urge Donald Trump to stop governing through chaos, and focus on a trade plan that actually will protect American workers while holding adversaries like China in check. He's failed to do that thus far.

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