Governor Shapiro Calls Out Federal Government for Enacting Tariffs Amid Economic Uncertainty

Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a strong statement criticizing the federal government's decision to impose new tariffs, which he believes will raise costs, hurt small businesses, and undermine consumer confidence. While Washington's actions inject uncertainty into the economy, Governor Shapiro is focused on growing Pennsylvania's economy, cutting taxes, and lowering costs for consumers and employers. His administration is investing in small businesses, local main streets, and rural, suburban, and urban communities, creating jobs and supporting entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways:

• Governor Shapiro has issued a statement calling out the federal government for enacting tariffs that will raise costs, hurt small businesses, and undermine consumer confidence.
• The tariffs will increase the cost of doing business for Pennsylvania companies, leading to higher prices for consumers and businesses.
• Governor Shapiro's administration is focused on growing Pennsylvania's economy, cutting taxes, and lowering costs for consumers and employers.
• He is investing in small businesses, local main streets, and rural, suburban, and urban communities, creating jobs and supporting entrepreneurs.
• Governor Shapiro is implementing a 10-Year Economic Development Strategy to attract new industries and create jobs and economic growth across the Commonwealth.
• He is cutting taxes and red tape for small businesses and providing resources and support to farmers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs to help them navigate supply chain disruptions and rising material costs.
• Governor Shapiro is building long-term workforce development programs to prepare Pennsylvanians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Statistics:

• 20-25% tariff on certain goods, including malted barley and steel products (Source: Governor Shapiro's statement)
• Pennsylvania is second in the nation in the number of craft breweries (Source: Governor Shapiro's statement)
• 10-Year Economic Development Strategy is a bold roadmap to attract new industries and create jobs and economic growth across the Commonwealth (Source: Governor Shapiro's administration)
• Governor Shapiro's administration is investing in small businesses, local main streets, and rural, suburban, and urban communities (Source: Governor Shapiro's statement)

Sources:

• Governor Josh Shapiro's statement on the federal government's tariffs (August 2)
• Interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour (April)
• Governor Shapiro's 10-Year Economic Development Strategy (no publication date mentioned)
• Governor Shapiro's visit to Fegley's Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley this spring (no publication date mentioned)