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Democratic Rep. Jared Golden Defends Trump’s Tariffs, Breaking Party Consensus

Golden warns that Democratic opposition could pressure Trump to abandon the policy, deepening intra-party divisions over trade strategy.

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Rep. Jared Golden poses for a portrait in his office at the U.S. Capitol on July 23, 2023. Photo: Minh Connors/The Washington Post via Getty Images
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Overview

  • Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has publicly supported President Trump’s new tariffs, diverging sharply from Democratic leadership.
  • Golden expressed concern that intensified Democratic opposition might lead Trump to reverse the tariff policy, undermining its intended goals.
  • He criticized his party for shifting away from its historical skepticism of free trade agreements like NAFTA and the WTO.
  • Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, have denounced the tariffs as economically harmful and politically reckless.
  • The tariffs have become a focal point in Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterm elections, with leaders framing opposition as a key campaign issue.