Tariff Rollbacks

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve executive order delaying increased tariffs for a year on select items. The items include kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture. The Trump administration has also rolled back levies on Italian-made pasta imports.

The proclamation signed on Wednesday keeps the 25% tariff he imposed in September on the items. But it halts a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities, as well as a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture.

The increases were scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. They come as Trump imposed a large wave of taxes on imported goods to address trade deficits and other issues.

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State Senator Jake Hoffman: 2026: The year Arizona will fire corrupt Katie Hobbs. No one has done more damage to Arizona’s national standing than her. Pack your bags, Katie.

State Senator Shawnna Bolick: A new chapter begins—filled with hope, growth, and new adventures. Happy New Year!

State Representative Alma Hernandez: Today is the start of a new year and exactly 1 year and 1 month since we laid our father to rest. He finally had his headstone placed , one that truly represents who he was. A proud Dem to the bones, iykyk, a man of few words but repeated the exact phrase every single day until he passed away, one we will never forget. I feel fortunate to have recordings over the years of him saved. I play them regularly as a reminder that, even if he is not physically here, he is still with us. Sending a big hug to all who are missing a loved one and learning to live without them

State Representative Joseph Chaplik: Happy New Year Arizona I have a feeling 2026 is going to be very special. I can’t wait to get to work for the great people of this state.

State Representative Walt Blackman: It’s a profound honor to be added to a distinguished list of African-American Republicans, past and present—leaders who’ve served in a direct, professional capacity in politics. Humbled to stand on their shoulders and carry that legacy forward with integrity and purpose.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: 2 Jan 14:30. We assemble at Pudge and Asti’s in Prescott. GO NAVY !!!

State Representative David Marshall: May our Lord and Savior “Bless you and keep you; The Lord makes His face shine upon you; and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His Countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Deuteronomy 6:24-26

State Representative Justin Wilmeth: Happy New Year, folks! 2026 in Phoenix starts off with… rain. Good times!

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U.S. Military Confirms Five Killed in Alleged Narco Strikes— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WASHINGTON – The U.S. military revealed Wednesday it struck five vessels over the course of two days. The military conducted the strikes on suspected narco-trafficking boats. The attacks killed a total of eight people, with some jumping overboard and possibly surviving.

Republicans Decry Minnesota Childcare Fraud Fiasco— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A viral investigation into Minnesota's childcare assistance programs has drawn political attention, with Kari Lake, Senior Advisor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, and Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) calling for accountability, while Democratic lawmakers remain silent.

Juan Ciscomani Defends Trump's Cartel Policies— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— WASHINGTON– Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) addressed President Donald Trump's approach to targeting drug cartels in an exclusive interview with Cactus Politics, responding to criticism from House Democrats.

Juan Ciscomani Stresses Border Security Funding Ahead of Potential January 30th Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— WASHINGTON– As Congress races against a January 30th deadline to keep the government funded, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) discussed federal border security spending and its impact on southern Arizona in an exclusive interview with Cactus Politics.

Did Tim Walz Allow Massive Fraud? Andy Biggs Thinks So— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is making waves on social media with sharp criticism of Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), accusing him of overseeing what Biggs calls "shady schemes" involving stolen taxpayer money.

EU Warns of Potential Action after U.S. Bars 'Radical' Europeans— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— BRUSSELS – The European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany criticized a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans this week. The State Department accuses them of influencing tech companies to censor “American viewpoints.”

U.S. Launches Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced this week that the U.S. launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters. The U.S. launched attacks in northwest Nigeria, where Trump says the fighters had been killing Christians.

Ruben Gallego Continues Demanding Answers on Pharmaceutical Companies' Deals with Trump— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is continuing to demand answers from various drug companies that have worked with the Trump Administration to lower prices, asking how they intend to do so.

Supreme Court Refuses Trump's National Guard Deployment in Chicago— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump this week. Trump had previously asked to lift a lower court injunction. The lower court had blocked the president from sending National Guard troops into Illinois over its governor’s objections.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres