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Target: U.S. Congress and the President
Goal: We urge policymakers to immediately halt the implementation of harmful tariffs and adopt measures that protect jobs and lower costs for working families.
According to the latest Commerce Department report, retail sales rose by 0.5% in July, with shoppers rushing to buy goods ahead of anticipated price hikes caused by new tariffs. While these numbers may seem positive on the surface, they mask a deeper problem: tariffs are already leading to job losses and higher costs for everyday necessities like dishwashers and furniture.
These tariffs disproportionately impact working families, who are forced to pay more for essential goods while facing increased uncertainty about their employment. Instead of supporting communities, these policies threaten economic stability and widen inequality. We call on our elected officials to put people over politics and reverse these damaging policies.