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Witnesses warn tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would hit producers and export-dependent supply chains

2495375 · March 5, 2025
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Summary

Multiple witnesses and members told the subcommittee that tariffs and retaliatory measures would harm producers who rely on integrated cross-border supply chains. Pork and beef producers emphasized the value of export markets and urged continued pursuit of comprehensive trade agreements while cautioning against sudden tariff actions.

Ranking Member Raul Costa (as identified in committee remarks) and other members raised immediate concerns about tariffs that the administration announced this morning affecting Canada, Mexico and China. In opening remarks, the ranking member said, “I’ve never been a fan of tariffs, regardless if it’s a Democratic or Republican administration,” and warned of costs to consumers and producers.

Why it matters: Several witnesses described tightly…

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