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Sept. 5, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Proposed Tariffs on the Auto Industry
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018
Tweet - "WA's cherry growers are already feeling the brutal impact of President Trump's trade wars--all the more reason for the Trump Administration to bring an end to its trade disputes & make our economy work for our farmers & ag producers."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018
Tweet - "The longer President Trump's trade wars drag on, the more communities in WA suffer real consequences. President Trump must resolve these trade disputes--& quickly."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018
"Encouraging News for America's Farmers"
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Cantwell, Reichert, Murray & Newhouse Call on Trump Administration to Provide Washington Cherries Relief from Retaliatory Tariffs
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Another day, another headline about how President Trump's trade wars are already starting to hurt people & businesses across WA."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Good article that echoes many of the concerns I've heard from farmers & others in WA who are uncertain about how federal aid will help reverse the damage caused by President Trump's trade disputes in the short- & long-term."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018
Tweet - "From rural farms to ports across WA, it's becoming clear that President Trump's trade actions are already sowing unnecessary uncertainty into our economy, threatening jobs, & putting long-sought market access at risk."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018
Tweet - "While we must address unfair trade deals, it's clear President Trump's trade wars are threatening our state's vital trading relationships & jeopardizing WA exports. That hurts growers, exporters, & everyone in between--esp. WA families."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018
Tweet - "As a voice for WA, I will continue working to put an end to President Trump's tariffs & ensure that Congress and the WH make progress on trade deals that work for everyone in our economy--including our growers, exporters, & workers."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Had a good chat with longshoremen at the Port of Vancouver, who export so many of our homegrown goods--they say the uncertainty of the recent trade disputes have made them & others in the community concerned for their family's economic future."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Appreciated hearing farmers & other members of the ag community in Ritzville share how recent tariffs have caused uncertainty & affected their ability to plan for both the short- & long-term--we must bring these trade wars to an end before more are impacted."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018
Tweet - "One of the biggest concerns is how it's going to affect my family, our housing, our benefits if we lose our standard of living, my family will suffer in ways we have not had to deal with before" (Special Character) good read on the ripple effects of Trump's trade wars"
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump's tariffs pose a unique threat to WA's economy & job market, as well as the millions of families who could see the costs of everyday goods go up--full stop."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018
TRADE: As President Trump's Tariffs Threaten Washington State's Economy, Senator Murray Visits Eastern, Southwest Washington Businesses and Workers to Observe Local Impact of Growing Trade Wars
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018
Tweet - "Important editorial on the impact of President Trump's trade war on WA growers & families "Since WA is one of the most trade-dependent states in the country, our residents likely will be among those hurt the most by the current, global tariff battle"
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018
Tweet - "As one of our country's most trade-dependent states, there's a ton at stake for WA growers, exporters, & families if President Trump's reckless tariffs continue. Even more worrisome, WA families will most likely end up paying the highest price for this backward trade agenda."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 31, 2018
Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins Warn USTR Against Violating Trade Promotional Authority
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 28, 2018
Tweet - "The $12B offered on Tuesday to the nation's farmers to ease the financial pain of the trade war isn't a long-term solution. It's a catalyst for bigger problems" President Trump should heed this call to reverse course from growers in WA & nationwide"
Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018
Newhouse Meets with President Trump on Trade, Applauds Trade Agreement Announcement with European Union
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 24, 2018
Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - TRADE: Citing the Devastating Impact of Polysilicon Tariffs on Moses Lake Jobs & Economy, Senators Murray, Cantwell and Representative Newhouse Urge President Trump to Resolve Growing Trade Dispute with China
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 23, 2018
Helping American Workers
Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018
DelBene Introduces Legislation to Aid American Workers Harmed by Trump Administration's Trade War
Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 11, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Kevin Brady, Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee - Explain Trade Policies
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "More and more, it appears that WA families, growers, & businesses are set to pay the steep price for President Trump's blustery rhetoric & misguided actions on trade."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 7, 2018
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Susan DelBene Interviewed
Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 6, 2018
Larsen Statement on Tariffs Against Chinese Products
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 3, 2018
Larsen Statement on U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Tariffs are the Wrong Approach" Report
Rep. Rick Larsen
June 28, 2018
DelBene Unveils Proposal to Regulate Consumer Privacy in Financial Times Op-Ed
Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 20, 2018
Cantwell to Commerce Secretary: Trade Wars are Very Damaging to Washington State
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 18, 2018
Tweet - "It's not just apple & wheat growers--w each passing day, it seems that families & industries across WA are paying the severe price of President Trump's misguided moves on trade."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 15, 2018
Tweet - "As @realDonaldTrump escalates his trade war today, I'm urging him: take steps to strengthen the relationships we have with our allies in order to go after bad actors and address unfair trade."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - With Washington State Economy in the Crosshairs of Trump's Trade Wars, Senator Murray Cosponsors Amendment to Rein in President's Reckless Moves, and Pens New Letter to Trump Laying Out What's at Stake for Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray
June 13, 2018
Bennet and Murray File Amendment to Reverse Harmful Tariffs on Allies
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2018
Tweet - "The impact of President Trump's tariffs on WA, explained: "What's not so complicated is the question of whether or not the tariffs will impact our agricultural industry, the economic engine of the region. The answer: Absolutely. This is going to hurt."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Commerce Secretary, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Renegotiate Softwood Lumber Trade Agreement Between the U.S. & Canada
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Reprentative - McMorris Rodgers Joins Letter with Washington Delegation Urging Administration to Address Tariff Retaliation
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
June 6, 2018
Tweet - "Good summation of the dangers of President Trump's recent moves to raise tariffs on our allies: " the prospect of a trade war is damaging to the economy in Washington and the rest of the country. And it belies the lessons of the past."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 6, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump promised to negotiate better trade deals for American workers, but so far the impact of his misguided actions will likely only hurt WA growers & raise costs for consumers:"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 31, 2018
DelBene on Trump's Announcement on Aluminum Tariffs
Rep. Suzan DelBene
May 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Call for Hearings on U.S.-China Trade
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Lawmakers Urge Medical Device Exemption from Tariffs
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 15, 2018
Cantwell Statement on WTO Ruling on Illegal Government Subsidies to Airbus
Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 9, 2018
Congressional Aluminum Caucus Meets with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to Discuss Tariffs
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 27, 2018
Letter to Mr. Major L. Clark, III, Acting Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy - Urges Study of Tariffs' Impact on Small Businesses
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
April 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Duffy Calls on Trump Administration to Continue Fighting for Wisconsin Dairy in Nafta Renegotiations
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "When it comes to a potential trade war with China, no one wins -- but Washington state in particular has a great deal to lose"--good read from @SeattleTimes on how President Trump's reckless, misguided rhetoric on trade could harm our local WA economy."
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 5, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Proposed Tariffs on the Auto Industry
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018
Tweet - "WA's cherry growers are already feeling the brutal impact of President Trump's trade wars--all the more reason for the Trump Administration to bring an end to its trade disputes & make our economy work for our farmers & ag producers."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018
Tweet - "The longer President Trump's trade wars drag on, the more communities in WA suffer real consequences. President Trump must resolve these trade disputes--& quickly."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018
"Encouraging News for America's Farmers"
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Cantwell, Reichert, Murray & Newhouse Call on Trump Administration to Provide Washington Cherries Relief from Retaliatory Tariffs
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Another day, another headline about how President Trump's trade wars are already starting to hurt people & businesses across WA."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 16, 2018
Tweet - "Good article that echoes many of the concerns I've heard from farmers & others in WA who are uncertain about how federal aid will help reverse the damage caused by President Trump's trade disputes in the short- & long-term."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018
Tweet - "From rural farms to ports across WA, it's becoming clear that President Trump's trade actions are already sowing unnecessary uncertainty into our economy, threatening jobs, & putting long-sought market access at risk."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018
Tweet - "While we must address unfair trade deals, it's clear President Trump's trade wars are threatening our state's vital trading relationships & jeopardizing WA exports. That hurts growers, exporters, & everyone in between--esp. WA families."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 12, 2018
Tweet - "As a voice for WA, I will continue working to put an end to President Trump's tariffs & ensure that Congress and the WH make progress on trade deals that work for everyone in our economy--including our growers, exporters, & workers."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Had a good chat with longshoremen at the Port of Vancouver, who export so many of our homegrown goods--they say the uncertainty of the recent trade disputes have made them & others in the community concerned for their family's economic future."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Appreciated hearing farmers & other members of the ag community in Ritzville share how recent tariffs have caused uncertainty & affected their ability to plan for both the short- & long-term--we must bring these trade wars to an end before more are impacted."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018
Tweet - "One of the biggest concerns is how it's going to affect my family, our housing, our benefits if we lose our standard of living, my family will suffer in ways we have not had to deal with before" (Special Character) good read on the ripple effects of Trump's trade wars"
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 10, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump's tariffs pose a unique threat to WA's economy & job market, as well as the millions of families who could see the costs of everyday goods go up--full stop."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 8, 2018
TRADE: As President Trump's Tariffs Threaten Washington State's Economy, Senator Murray Visits Eastern, Southwest Washington Businesses and Workers to Observe Local Impact of Growing Trade Wars
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2018
Tweet - "Important editorial on the impact of President Trump's trade war on WA growers & families "Since WA is one of the most trade-dependent states in the country, our residents likely will be among those hurt the most by the current, global tariff battle"
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018
Tweet - "As one of our country's most trade-dependent states, there's a ton at stake for WA growers, exporters, & families if President Trump's reckless tariffs continue. Even more worrisome, WA families will most likely end up paying the highest price for this backward trade agenda."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 31, 2018
Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins Warn USTR Against Violating Trade Promotional Authority
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 28, 2018
Tweet - "The $12B offered on Tuesday to the nation's farmers to ease the financial pain of the trade war isn't a long-term solution. It's a catalyst for bigger problems" President Trump should heed this call to reverse course from growers in WA & nationwide"
Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018
Newhouse Meets with President Trump on Trade, Applauds Trade Agreement Announcement with European Union
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 24, 2018
Larsen Bill to Facilitate New Zealand Trade and Investment in the U.S. Passes House
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - TRADE: Citing the Devastating Impact of Polysilicon Tariffs on Moses Lake Jobs & Economy, Senators Murray, Cantwell and Representative Newhouse Urge President Trump to Resolve Growing Trade Dispute with China
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 23, 2018
Helping American Workers
Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018
DelBene Introduces Legislation to Aid American Workers Harmed by Trump Administration's Trade War
Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 11, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Kevin Brady, Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee - Explain Trade Policies
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 9, 2018
Tweet - "More and more, it appears that WA families, growers, & businesses are set to pay the steep price for President Trump's blustery rhetoric & misguided actions on trade."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 7, 2018
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Susan DelBene Interviewed
Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 6, 2018
Larsen Statement on Tariffs Against Chinese Products
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 3, 2018
Larsen Statement on U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Tariffs are the Wrong Approach" Report
Rep.Rick Larsen
June 28, 2018
DelBene Unveils Proposal to Regulate Consumer Privacy in Financial Times Op-Ed
Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 20, 2018
Cantwell to Commerce Secretary: Trade Wars are Very Damaging to Washington State
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 18, 2018
Tweet - "It's not just apple & wheat growers--w each passing day, it seems that families & industries across WA are paying the severe price of President Trump's misguided moves on trade."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 15, 2018
Tweet - "As @realDonaldTrump escalates his trade war today, I'm urging him: take steps to strengthen the relationships we have with our allies in order to go after bad actors and address unfair trade."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - With Washington State Economy in the Crosshairs of Trump's Trade Wars, Senator Murray Cosponsors Amendment to Rein in President's Reckless Moves, and Pens New Letter to Trump Laying Out What's at Stake for Washington State
Sen.Patty Murray
June 13, 2018
Bennet and Murray File Amendment to Reverse Harmful Tariffs on Allies
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2018
Tweet - "The impact of President Trump's tariffs on WA, explained: "What's not so complicated is the question of whether or not the tariffs will impact our agricultural industry, the economic engine of the region. The answer: Absolutely. This is going to hurt."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Commerce Secretary, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Renegotiate Softwood Lumber Trade Agreement Between the U.S. & Canada
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Reprentative - McMorris Rodgers Joins Letter with Washington Delegation Urging Administration to Address Tariff Retaliation
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
June 6, 2018
Tweet - "Good summation of the dangers of President Trump's recent moves to raise tariffs on our allies: " the prospect of a trade war is damaging to the economy in Washington and the rest of the country. And it belies the lessons of the past."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 6, 2018
Tweet - "President Trump promised to negotiate better trade deals for American workers, but so far the impact of his misguided actions will likely only hurt WA growers & raise costs for consumers:"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 31, 2018
DelBene on Trump's Announcement on Aluminum Tariffs
Rep.Suzan DelBene
May 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Call for Hearings on U.S.-China Trade
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Lawmakers Urge Medical Device Exemption from Tariffs
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 15, 2018
Cantwell Statement on WTO Ruling on Illegal Government Subsidies to Airbus
Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 9, 2018
Congressional Aluminum Caucus Meets with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to Discuss Tariffs
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 27, 2018
Letter to Mr. Major L. Clark, III, Acting Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy - Urges Study of Tariffs' Impact on Small Businesses
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
April 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Duffy Calls on Trump Administration to Continue Fighting for Wisconsin Dairy in Nafta Renegotiations
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 17, 2018
Tweet - "When it comes to a potential trade war with China, no one wins -- but Washington state in particular has a great deal to lose"--good read from @SeattleTimes on how President Trump's reckless, misguided rhetoric on trade could harm our local WA economy."
Sen.Patty Murray
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