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The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Maria Cantwell, Democrat of Washington, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 6, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation. We turn now to the top Democrat on the Commerce Committee, Washington state Senator Maria Cantwell, good to have you here. SEN. MARIA CANTWELL: Thank you so much for having me. MARGARET BRENNAN: So Senator, you heard the- the Senate whip talk about your effort to claw back some control over trade.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Sen. Maria Cantwell said President Donald Trump’s tariffs are raising costs, hurting consumers and farmers, and she is pushing Congress to take back some control over trade policy.
Key Points:
- Cantwell said she already has seven Republican supporters for her effort, which she said shows growing worry about the tariffs.
- She said consumer groups and retailers are backing the push because higher tariffs can mean higher prices for shoppers.
- Cantwell warned that retaliatory tariffs from other countries are already hurting exports, especially farm goods like apples.
- She said Boeing and union workers want stable trade rules and more investment in U.S. innovation, not higher costs from a trade war.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Tariffs could raise prices for consumers, hurt farm and factory exports, and add uncertainty for workers and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Congress could limit some tariff damage and help protect jobs if lawmakers act quickly.
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Major export market and retaliatory-tariff actor central to the trade dispute discussion.
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The tariffs and trade war discussed are repeatedly framed around his actions and administration.
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