Dallas City Wire

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, representing Texas' 30th district, has taken to social media to express her concerns regarding the economic implications of certain tax policies proposed by former President Donald Trump. Her series of tweets highlights the potential adverse effects on American consumers and businesses.

In a tweet dated February 1, 2025, Congresswoman Crockett stated that "Trump claims he’s imposing these economically disastrous taxes as a negotiation tactic—but it’s the American people he’s using as leverage. We are not Trump’s negotiating tools." This message underscores her disapproval of using American citizens in international negotiations.

Another tweet from the same date addresses the impact on consumers: "Businesses will pass these higher costs onto consumers—costing the average family almost $830 MORE this year. That’s BEFORE we account for the cost of retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and Canada, which could launch us into a trade war and recession." Here, she warns about possible financial burdens on families due to increased costs and potential trade conflicts.

Additionally, Crockett detailed specific products affected by new taxation measures in a subsequent post. On February 1, 2025, she listed items subject to increased taxes: "The following are just some of the products from America's largest trading partners that will have a 25% additional tax: - produce like tomatoes and strawberries - cars and car parts - potatoes - beef and pork - grains." This highlights key commodities likely to be impacted by policy changes.