Democrats preparing to take control of Congress face an uphill fight to dismantle President Trump’s tariff policies, which they argue have driven up costs and made daily life less affordable. A lawmaker from Arizona warns that without Republican opposition, the president’s trade measures have contributed directly to rising prices, framing the issue as a key economic challenge for the incoming majority. The statement underscores growing partisan divisions over trade policy ahead of the congressional shift. Critics claim the tariffs have worsened financial strain for consumers, setting the stage for a contentious debate in the new legislative session.


Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) said Wednesday that there is going to be a tough battle to end President Trump’s tariffs when Democrats take over Congress. “The president's policies, without any resistance from the Republicans, have directly led to increasing prices. Life is much less affordable under this president, starting with these tariffs,” Stanton told NewsNation’s...