September 26, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 156 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                       END THE RECKLESS TRADE WAR

  (Mr. CISNEROS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, the President continues to talk about how 
the tariffs are working, how China is struggling, their economy is 
hurting, and they are ready to make a deal.
  The reality is American businesses are suffering. The trade tariffs 
have had a negative impact on small businesses and consumers in my 
district.
  I recently met with SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, 
an organization that represents nearly 8,000 businesses across the 
country, 1 million workers, and revenue of over $45 billion. Seventy-
five of those businesses are in California's 39th Congressional 
District.
  The ongoing uncertainty and threats of new tariffs create an 
atmosphere of unpredictability and uncertainty that can inhibit growth 
and innovation.
  Mr. Speaker, while businesses want to address unfair trade practices, 
they disagree with the administration's reckless approach to impose 
tariffs. These tariffs have increased prices for American consumers, 
hurt businesses, and harmed American families, not foreign countries.
  China is no closer to making a deal than it was 6 months ago.
  Let's end this reckless trade war for the sake of our consumers, our 
businesses in California's 39th, and across the country.

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