Jamieson Greer testified before the Senate Finance Committee to defend the administration's tariff policies against claims of rising consumer costs.

Jamieson Greer testified before the Senate Finance Committee to defend the administration's trade policies, specifically arguing that tariffs have not significantly increased prices for American families. During the hearing, Jamieson Greer countered claims from Senator Raphael Warnock, who argued that the administration's tariffs have made life more expensive. Jamieson Greer responded that core inflation fell to 2.6% year on year, noting that prices for everyday staples are declining while manufacturing and construction jobs continue to grow. The administration announced that its trade strategy is successfully unlocking new markets for U.S. agricultural exports and establishing a level playing field for domestic manufacturers. While Senator Elizabeth Warren cited data suggesting families are paying more due to tariffs, Jamieson Greer maintained that the data shows inflation is moving in the right direction. The testimony highlighted a bipartisan shift toward reindustrialization, as the administration works to reverse the manufacturing decline seen under the previous administration. The administration plans to replace the current 10% global tariff regime with a new wave of duties on overseas imports.

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