Peace Garden News

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order concerning reciprocal tariffs aimed at addressing unfair trade practices. Fedorchak's statement emphasizes the necessity of taking action to rectify what she describes as "decades of unfair trade barriers" that have disadvantaged American industry.

"The U.S. is taking action to address decades of unfair trade barriers that have put American manufacturers, producers, and businesses at a huge disadvantage," Fedorchak stated. She supports the President's strategy to boost the United States' domestic supply chains.

However, Fedorchak is also mindful of the challenges these tariffs might pose to local farmers and producers in North Dakota. She stated, "I recognize the challenges these tariffs create for North Dakota’s farmers and producers, and I will continue to advocate for expanding market opportunities for our products as well as other policies to help counter the negative impacts tariffs may create for producers."

Statements like these highlight the complexity of trade measures that seek to balance domestic advantage with international relations and local economic impacts.