Trade Subcommittee Democrats: Trump Failed to Deliver 90 Trade Deals in 90 Days

Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee released the following statement in response to President Trump’s failure to deliver 90 trade deals in the 90 days since he initially paused his reciprocal tariffs:

“President Trump has failed to deliver a single trade deal for Congress to consider, let alone the 90 trade deals his administration bragged about three months ago. Trade Subcommittee Democrats remain united against his ongoing trade chaos, which includes the secretive negotiations kept hidden from the public.

“These backdoor negotiations have produced nothing more than a handful of loose frameworks, vague handshake agreements and concepts of trade plans. President Trump's trade agenda has failed to improve the economy, while betraying the workers he promised to defend.

“Americans are bearing the brunt of his erratic trade agenda. Families are facing higher prices at the grocery store, small businesses need relief, and farmers and workers are left with fear and uncertainty. All while the president desperately posts letters on social media begging countries to negotiate with him.

“There is clearly no strategic or coherent plan in place. It’s time to put an end to this madness. We call on our Republican colleagues to join Democrats and reassert Congress’ role in setting trade policies that support – rather than harm – our economy.”

Rep. Larson serves on the Trade Subcommittee with Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (CA-38) and fellow Democrats Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Don Beyer (VA-08), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), and Brendan Boyle (PA-02).