by Sen. Mitch McConnell 
Opinion Contributor to USA Today
February 15, 2025

Trade wars with our partners hurt working people most. And the president has better tools to protect American workers without forcing our families and businesses to absorb higher costs. . . .

. . . .Blanket tariffs make it more expensive to do business in America, driving up costs for consumers across the board. These aren’t just abstract concerns. Broad-based tariffs could have long-term consequences right in our backyard.

Consider our state’s 75,000 family farms that sell their crops around the globe, or the hardworking Kentuckians who craft 95% of the world’s bourbon, or our auto industry that relies on global supply chains to support the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the commonwealth.

In Kentucky, local storeowners are already hearing about their suppliers’ prices going up. One estimate suggests the president’s tariffs could cost the average Kentuckian up to $1,200 each year. And it’s not just about rising prices here at home.. . . .

--read the entire article here: Sen. McConnell: Trump tariffs are bad policy. At $1,200, Kentuckians will pay the price.p-tariffs-mexico-canada-industry-kentucky-mcconnell/78604953007/