Trump's Tariffs
President Donald Trump recently unveiled a list of tariffs to be imposed on all imports coming into American markets during a celebration themed ‘liberation day.’
President Trump has lauded tariffs as a tool for negotiation, revenue gathering, and national security enforcement, and has called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.”
Now, Trump is imposing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports entering the US with additional tariffs for countries that the White House assesses are trading unfairly with the US.
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Senator Ruben Gallego: Trump is a union buster. His executive order guts collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of workers.
Representative Eli Crane: We can't underestimate murderous cartels. They are incredibly dangerous and don't play by the same rules. Thankfully, President Trump: Extradited vicious cartel bosses to the U.S. Cut illegal entries by 95% Leveraged Mexico to send troops to the border
Representative Juan Ciscomani: Arizona leads the way in the production of clean energy technologies and I am proud to be named as Vice Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus!
Representative Abe Hamadeh: Vital resources like crops & land shouldn't be in the hands of foreign adversaries, That's why Rep. Hamadeh is an original cosponsor of H.R. 1576 (Protecting American Ag. from Foreign Adversaries Act) & H.R. 1575 (No American Land for Communist China Act)
Representative Greg Stanton: My colleagues and I are calling on @POTUS to end his administration’s efforts to shut down@US_IMLS. The agency is essential to supporting libraries and museums across the country—especially in rural Arizona and on Tribal lands.
Representative Yassamin Ansari: Unions are the backbone of the middle class. I'm proud to have partners like IBEW Local 640 in the fight to protect high paying union jobs in Arizona.
AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Bad actors are preying on Arizonans with "smishing" scams in an attempt to steal their identity and their hard-earned savings. My office is here to remind you how to protect yourself and take action.
State Senator Janae Shamp: For decades, we've let other countries slap huge tariffs on American goods, making it impossible for our workers to compete in their markets. The American worker has paid a heavy price. Today, Trump put an end to that. #liberationday #goldenageofAmerica
State Representative Alex Kolodin: ENDORSEMENT ALERT I'm very honored to announce that Congressman Paul Gosar has endorsed me in the race to become Arizona’s next Secretary of State! Congressman @DrPaulGosar knows how important securing Arizona’s elections are and I couldn’t be more honored to have his support! STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN PAUL GOSAR: “As a proven conservative fighter, experienced election litigator, and fearless advocate for secure, transparent, lawful elections for every voter, Alex Kolodin is the right person to be our next Arizona Secretary of State. Failure is not an option in 2026. We must elect Alex Kolodin to fire Adrian Fontes once and for all.”
State Representative Michele Pena: Co-sponsoring this bill for election integrity. It prohibits the use of monies or in-kind goods and services from a foreign government in election administration.
State Representative Matt Gress: I’m disappointed that House Democrats and Governor Hobbs’ administration refused to show up and confront the problems bankrupting the Division of Developmental Disabilities. How can we fix this problem long-term if people can’t even acknowledge that we have one?
Maricopa County Supervisor Debbie Lesko: Rattlesnakes are starting to make their presence known! Be sure to be on the lookout for these snakes - especially while hiking or exercising outdoors.
Here's a Full List of Trump's Tariffs— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont
Ciscomani Urges Army to Reevaluate Purple Heart Award Standards as Many Qualified Veterans Miss Out— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll urging for the reevaluation of regulations for awarding the Purple Heart, as many veterans and deceased servicemembers qualify but have not been given the honor.
Hamadeh Introduces Bill Codifying Trump's Election Integrity Executive Order— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced a bill that would codify President Donald Trump's executive order concerning election integrity into law.
Chinese Misinformation Campaign Hopes to Kill Arizona Bill Cracking Down on Illegal Vapes— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— China-backed lobbyists are hoping to kill Arizona's Senate Bill 1272, which would create a directory of nicotine vapor products to counter the flood of illegal Chinese vapes on the market.
Biggs Demands DOGE Uncover Planned Parenthood Finances— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) demanded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dig into the finances of Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, in a recent letter, saying that "American taxpayers should never be forced to fund abortion or the cozy lifestyles of the managers and directors of the abortion industry."
Florida Republican Randy Fine Wins Special House Election, GOP Maintains Slim House Majority— By Cactus Politics' Jackson Bakich— State Senator Randy Fine (R-FL) has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in the Congressional District 6 special election in a narrow special election. Thirty minutes after polls closed, Fine held a commanding eight-point lead. Early on, after polls closed, Weil controlled two counties (St. Johns and Volusia), but they eventually flipped back red for a GOP sweep, county-wise.
Grijalva Daughter Adelita Announces Run for Late Father's Congressional Seat— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), has announced her bid for her father's Congressional seat.
Kolodin Announces Run for Arizona Secretary of State in 2026 Election, But Swoboda Denies Endorsing Him— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Alexander Kolodin (R-3) announced his candidacy for Secretary of State in the 2026 Arizona elections, vowing to bring transparency to the Grand Canyon State's electoral system. He claimed that Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda had endorsed him, a claim that Swoboda has denied.
Trump Vows to Continue Onslaught Against Houthis— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— President Donald Trump recently warned Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, that his administration will continue striking their military assets until they cease their aggressive behavior.
Ciscomani Ranked Arizona's Most Effective Congressman in 118th Congress— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) was recently judged by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) as the most effective Congressman representing Arizona during the 118th Congress (2023-2024).
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
