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Announcing our Congressional Tariff Messaging Index - Who's Standing Up To Trump's Tariffs?
Donald Trump has ignited a full-blown tariff crisis — and too many Democrats are still using outdated messaging or staying silent. This isn’t a distant policy debate — it’s an economic emergency that demands a clear, confident response.
That’s why we’re excited to announce our new Congressional Tariff Messaging Index — a new tool that shines a spotlight on the Democrats who have stepped up to meet the moment, calls out the ones falling short, and pushes for a stronger, more unified voice against Trump’s extreme tariffs agenda.
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Most scorecards focus narrowly on legislative records, looking at votes or sponsorships. We took a broader view — evaluating not just how Democrats in the House voted, but how they’ve talked about trade and tariffs in public.
Our index scores members based on their overall record, their response to Trump’s recent tariff announcements, their support for restoring congressional trade authority, and whether they’re clearly making the case against tariffs as a policy tool.
For us, this isn’t about purity tests or scoring political points. It’s about recognizing and highlighting the members who have been strong, consistent advocates against tariffs and protectionism — the ones making the case for a 21st-century trade agenda that lowers costs, strengthens global partnerships, and supports working families at home and abroad.
The Center for New Liberalism has long been a leading voice on the center-left opposing harmful tariffs and economic nationalism — from our early work during the original Trump trade wars to our recent pushback against the Biden administration’s tariff escalation. In January, we launched TrumpsTariffsAreTaxes.org [[link removed]] as part of our 2025 campaign to expose the real cost of Trump’s trade agenda. Today’s launch of the Congressional Tariff Messaging Index is the next step in that fight.
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This index is just the beginning. We’re going to keep tracking where Democrats stand on trade, and in the coming weeks and months, we’ll be releasing scores for U.S. Senators and Governors, as we work to highlight the voices leading the way and push for a better, clearer message in the face of Trump’s economic nationalism.
Thanks for being a part of CNL’s work and for standing with us in the fight for a freer, prosperous, and abundant future. If you aren’t already a dues-paying member of the Center for New Liberalism, we encourage you to do so [cnliberalism.org/join] – it costs just $5 a month, and helps us support the candidates who are leading the way on issues like this.
Onwards,
The Center for New Liberalism Team
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