Canada-US Trade Council
Canada-US Trade Council

Notable Canada-US Trade Statements

Statements from U.S. political figures

SEPTEMBER 2026

Statements posted Sep 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 ET

9 of 40 statements confirmed by the Council; the rest are AI-classified and awaiting review

Governors, Senators, House members and other political figures. Administration, industry, media and non-political voices removed.

GOVERNORS

State leaders on costs, jobs and the Canada relationship

3 statements

Tony Evers
@GovEvers · Governor · WI (D)
Helpful

Wisconsinites can’t eat foods they’re buying at the grocery store—while struggling to afford groceries as it is—because President Trump and Republicans are asleep at the wheel on food contaminants while their tariff taxes are causing prices to skyrocket and chaos for our farmers. https://t.co/Zsxfe5M40y

12:05 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Abigail Spanberger
@GovernorVA · Governor · VA (D)
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I held a roundtable today with Virginia cattlemen to discuss the Trump Administration’s recently announced plan to flood our market with foreign beef, how rising input costs are squeezing local producers, and the deep impacts of federal tariffs and continued conflict in the https://t.co/y8GjakY8IO

2:57 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Gretchen Whitmer
@GovWhitmer · Governor · MI (D)
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While Washington D.C. inflames a trade war with Canada, Michiganders are continuing to the pay the price. Higher costs. Increased uncertainty. Hardworking Michigan families fighting to get by. I've been consistent since day 1: these tariffs are reckless, and we deserve better. https://t.co/GU1zjbkD9J

12:27 PM September 2, 2026 ET
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U.S. SENATORS

Senate voices, Democratic and Republican

13 statements

Charles E. Schumer
@SenSchumer · Senator · NY (D)
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In just one year, Trump’s tariff tax has cost the average family nearly $2,000. That's why I'm introducing the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act that would end the pain of Trump's costly tariffs—including his latest tariffs on Canada. https://t.co/gJeaQy6X89

9:48 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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Jacky Rosen
@SenJackyRosen · Senator · NV (D)
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Last week, I sat down with Consul General of Canada Sylvie Bédard to discuss our shared commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Canada relationship amidst chaos coming out of Washington.  Donald Trump’s across-the-board tariffs on Canada are raising costs for U.S. and Canadian https://t.co/I348JO6PME

7:26 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Charles E. Schumer
@SenSchumer · Senator · NY (D)
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NEWS: I'm introducing the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act. This bill would revoke and refund Trump’s latest barrage of tariffs, and repeal the authorities he's used to continue his senseless trade war. https://t.co/7gfxBNsVng

9:05 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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Charles E. Schumer
@SenSchumer · Senator · NY (D)
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As Trump doubles down on his trade war: inflation is raging, families are struggling, small businesses are closing. @SenateDems have fought Trump's tariffs at every turn, and we will fight to pass the End Trump Tariff Act to finally free Americans from his tariff tax.

2:32 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Raphael G. Warnock
@SenatorWarnock · Senator · GA (D)
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“Lower prices on day one” has to be one of the most blatant and audacious lies ever told by a Presidential candidate in the history of this country. Georgia is now paying over $4,000 per household in tariffs. Outrageous.

1:14 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Patty Murray
@PattyMurray · Senator · WA (D)
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Trump’s senseless trade war is nothing short of economic arson—no business can plan around Trump’s unpredictable tariffs, American credibility is shot, and costs are up. Republicans are afraid to stand up to Trump, but Democrats aren't. Stop Trump's tariffs NOW! https://t.co/ij0TzsHWxS

6:08 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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John W. Hickenlooper
@Hickenlooper · Senator · CO (D)
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Diesel is up almost 50% since the war in Iran. The cost of fertilizer is soaring. Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice and illegal tariffs have done nothing but hike up costs for our farmers and ranchers.

5:08 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Jacky Rosen
@SenJackyRosen · Senator · NV (D)
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Thanks to Donald Trump and Washington Republicans’ cost-raising tariffs and war in Iran, Americans are spending more on nearly everything: https://t.co/BuHiOdHRVL

1:30 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Mark R. Warner
@MarkWarner · Senator · VA (D)
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Trump’s tariffs are costing the average family $2,000. The fastest thing we can do to lower your costs is get rid of them. I’m proud to introduce legislation today that would revoke and refund Trump’s latest tariffs, letting you keep more of your hard-earned money.

3:56 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
@gillibrandny · Senator · NY (D)
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Trump promised to lower inflation, but because of his policies, New York families have had to pay $5,000 MORE for the absolute basics — like housing, healthcare, groceries, and gas. His endless wars and tariffs are taxing working households at every turn. We can't afford his https://t.co/FHOHREyKGd

9:34 AM September 2, 2026 ET
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Margaret Wood Hassan
@SenatorHassan · Senator · NH (D)
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Marmon Utilities has been manufacturing innovative power cables in Milford for decades. I toured its facility to see its work firsthand and hear how rising costs and tariffs are creating new challenges for manufacturers. https://t.co/qVjGGPoPPr

8:37 AM September 2, 2026 ET
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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziehirono · Senator · HI (D)
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Gas in Hawaii is over $5 a gallon. And what is Trump doing about it? Building a $600 million ballroom. Spending $39+ billion on an illegal war Coating horse statues in DC in gold Starting a trade war with Canada Refurbishing a private jet from Qatar Constructing a $250 million

3:57 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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HOUSE MEMBERS & COMMITTEES

House voices on costs, jobs and the Canada relationship

24 statements

Jimmy Panetta
@RepJimmyPanetta · House · CA (D)
Helpful

The trade war hurts working families and businesses across the country. That’s why I support the BAD DEAL Act, which would reverse the counterproductive 50% tariffs on Canada and refund the duties to American businesses. https://t.co/Ph5FYjKTmG

6:41 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Chris Pappas
@RepChrisPappas · House · NH (D)
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Trump’s backwards trade war with Canada is bad for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides of the border. I’m fighting to reverse course on his chaotic and harmful tariffs in every way I can, through legislation and in the courts. https://t.co/Yga120Wr7Z

2:31 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Maggie Goodlander
@RepGoodlander · House · NH (D)
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Canada is one of New Hampshire’s most important economic partners — and President Trump’s chaotic trade war is costing us big time, hurting small businesses, disrupting supply chains, and putting good American jobs at risk. We need a stable, strong U.S.-Canada relationship that works for Granite Staters.

3:24 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Seth Magaziner
@Rep_Magaziner · House · RI (D)
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Trump’s trade war with Canada is unnecessary, stupid and costing YOU money by raising prices. I am joining 87 other Members of Congress calling on the president to end this trade war immediately. https://t.co/L6rMHXfRVy

10:32 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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Julie Johnson
@RepJulieJohnson · House · TX (D)
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It's a national embarrassment that one of our closest allies doesn’t think President Trump can come to the negotiating table as an adult. These tariffs aren’t doing anything to lower costs or keep American businesses competitive. It’s time for real leadership. https://t.co/0f5pNLH3P2

10:14 AM September 2, 2026 ET
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Lloyd Doggett
@RepLloydDoggett · House · TX (D)
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I don’t often agree with the Wall Street Journal editorial page, but they get it right here: Trump’s tariffs on Canada are a self-inflicted economic wound. Worth noting: excluding Canadian oil—the one import Trump is desperate to keep flowing—the United States would actually

3:59 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Janelle S. Bynum
@RepBynum · House · OR (D)
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Starting trade wars with our closest neighbors isn’t an economic strategy. It’s a mess that American workers and families end up paying for. So I wrote a letter to President Trump with a pretty simple message: Stop picking fights with Canada that hurt Americans.

9:22 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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Debbie Dingell
@RepDebDingell · House · MI (D)
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As Michiganders struggle to afford gas, groceries, or healthcare, they are also picking up the tab for Trump's tariffs.   Michigan's economy has taken a $23 BILLION hit because of these tariffs. That's an average of almost $6,000 per household. And it’s more than any other state.

7:50 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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Debbie Dingell
@RepDebDingell · House · MI (D)
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Tariffs can be a tool in the toolbox, but Trump's tariffs are doing nothing but raising costs and creating uncertainty for Americans.    From the auto industry, to tourism, and everything in between--this administration is leaving work people behind. https://t.co/hAuT2eFQwr

6:16 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
@RepDonBeyer · House · VA (D)
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Thanks to the policies of Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress, the average family has had to spend an additional $3,800+ since Trump took office—on housing, energy costs, groceries, and health care. Trump's tariffs and his war with Iran aren't helping one bit. https://t.co/qwbvzcNfd0

6:13 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Josh Gottheimer
@RepJoshG · House · NJ (D)
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Trump’s tariffs have cost Jersey families an additional $4K a year. Every time you pay more for everyday goods like food, toilet paper, auto parts, or medical supplies, you can thank Trump's tariffs. He's raising taxes on New Jersey families through the back door and calling it a

5:03 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Seth Magaziner
@Rep_Magaziner · House · RI (D)
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The number one issue I hear from Rhode Islanders is the cost of living is too high. The solutions are simple: end the war, end the tariffs, fight corporate greed. https://t.co/q5m6OGmfZ0

12:19 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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ADDITIONAL SENATORS

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Maria Cantwell
@SenatorCantwell · Senator · WA (D)
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It’s time to stop taxing Americans at the border and provide working families relief from President Trump’s destructive tariffs. Repealing the outdated trade laws this Administration is abusing is the best way to end these senseless trade wars before they cause irreparable damage

11:07 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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ADDITIONAL HOUSE MEMBERS

12 more

Linda T. Sánchez
@RepLindaSanchez · House · CA (D)
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I said what I said. We absolutely must support Ukraine and punish Russia for its invasion. But why the fuck would we give Trump more power to tariff whatever country he's currently mad at and drive up costs further for working families? https://t.co/nI0tsZZp9h

3:10 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Darren Soto
@RepDarrenSoto · House · FL (D)
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I am proud to lead a letter to Pres Trump opposing his decision to import 300k tons of foreign, contaminated beef. From tariffs and fertilizer to high diesel prices, labor challenges and mealybug, Florida’s ranchers have faced a multitude of challenges. We will continue to stand https://t.co/GyEZyMU3bB

10:25 AM September 2, 2026 ET
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Sharice Davids
@RepDavids · House · KS (D)
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Since last year, reckless tariff policies have cost the average Kansas household $1,515. I'm working on policies that bring costs down for hardworking families, not raise them even more. https://t.co/JmY0bMZdaf

5:11 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Betty McCollum
@BettyMcCollum04 · House · MN (D)
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I voted for a bipartisan continuing resolution today to keep the federal government operating through December 11th because Americans deserve certainty that the government services they rely on will be there for them. President Trump’s disastrous tariffs on allies like Canada and his unlawful war in Iran are continuing to drive up costs for the American people. Americans cannot afford a government shutdown on top of President Trump’s failure to address the rising cost of living. Senate Republican leadership have also let Americans down by failing to release and advance any of their Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations bills. The House has done its job and advanced all twelve Appropriations bills through committee. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to complete their Appropriations work and then come to the negotiating table so that we can deliver a bipartisan funding package that truly invests in the needs of the American people.

3:07 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver · House · MO (D)
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While the administration’s tariff taxes and disastrous war in the Middle East are raising grocery prices, their cuts to the federal workforce are also making our food less safe. A disaster all-around. https://t.co/usZSXpVHCD

10:54 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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Jim Costa
@RepJimCosta · House · CA (D)
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Yesterday, we came together on a bipartisan basis to keep our government open through December 11.  Now, Congress must get back to work on the challenges facing Americans — lowering costs, ending unnecessary tariff wars, addressing the war with Iran, and passing a strong Farm https://t.co/OjPteLNqR4

12:28 PM September 2, 2026 ET
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Nikki Budzinski
@RepNikkiB · House · IL (D)
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Consumers paid the price of illegal tariffs and now corporations are getting the refunds. $160 billion should be going back to working families and workers. We need to make sure the people who are actually getting what they need as costs continue to rise.

11:12 AM September 2, 2026 ET
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Darren Soto
@RepDarrenSoto · House · FL (D)
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Proud to lead a letter to President Trump opposing his decision to import 300k tons of foreign, contaminated beef. From tariffs and fertilizer to high diesel prices, labor challenges, and mealybug, Florida’s ranchers have faced a multitude of challenges. We will continue to https://t.co/z8pL2Txx0N

10:37 AM September 2, 2026 ET
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Dwight Evans
@RepDwightEvans · House · PA (D)
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Donald Trump is spending over a million of taxpayer dollars to renovate a bowling alley, while families are drowning in high prices caused by his tariff-taxes and his war of choice that's driven up gas prices… https://t.co/iLXEnkIHMr

5:00 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Jimmy Panetta
@RepJimmyPanetta · House · CA (D)
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U.S. wine exports to Canada fell 78% last year, a $357 million loss in export value, while Québec’s restrictions cut off a market for American wine worth hundreds of millions. I led a bipartisan group of California lawmakers in urging Québec to lift those restrictions. California wineries, Québec businesses, and consumers on both sides of the border shouldn’t have to pay the price for the President’s unnecessary trade war. https://t.co/khtS9ANUwX

3:13 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Betty McCollum
@BettyMcCollum04 · House · MN (D)
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I voted for a bipartisan continuing resolution today to keep the federal government operating through December 11th because Americans deserve certainty that the government services they rely on will be there for them. President Trump’s disastrous tariffs on allies like Canada and his unlawful war in Iran are continuing to drive up costs for the American people. Americans cannot afford a government shutdown on top of President Trump’s failure to address the rising cost of living. Senate Republican leadership have also let Americans down by failing to release and advance any of their Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations bills. The House has done its job and advanced all twelve Appropriations bills through committee. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to complete their Appropriations work and then come to the negotiating table so that we can deliver a bipartisan funding package that truly invests in the needs of the American people.

3:07 PM September 1, 2026 ET
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Daniel Meuser
@RepMeuser · House · PA (R)
Watch

I’ll be joining Bianca Across the Nation at 12:40 PM to discuss trade negotiations with Canada and how the House GOP is fighting the rise of socialism. Make sure to tune in to @Newsmax. https://t.co/eqzibRPE1M

10:53 AM September 1, 2026 ET
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By the numbers

Statements posted Sep 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 ET

40Statements
9Confirmed
0GOP signals
3Governors
13Senators
24House
0Other

GOP signals in this period

No Republican spoke helpfully on the record in this period.

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