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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, representing Oregon's 6th District, expressed her concerns on Twitter about the economic impact of tariffs imposed by the current administration. Her series of tweets highlight potential consequences for Oregon's economy and its residents.

In a tweet dated February 1, 2025, Salinas stated: "As a result, our state could lose billions of dollars in lost revenue, cut over 86,000 manufacturing and agriculture jobs, and raise the price of gas, groceries, utilities, and other necessities for consumers."

Earlier that day, she pointed out Oregon's dependency on exports in another tweet: "From hazelnuts and berries to wood products and computer chips, Oregon’s economy relies heavily on exports. Trump's trade war could derail these and so many other vital industries."

Salinas began her commentary with a critique of the President's policies: "Oregonians are already struggling to pay the bills and put food on the table. Instead of working to make their lives better, @POTUS is slapping families with even higher costs by imposing tariffs that will kill jobs, wreck our economy, and devastate local businesses."