Cortez Masto Urges Trump Officials on Tourism Impact Amid Tariff Concerns

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada has expressed significant concerns regarding the Trump administration's impact on the tourism sector, which is crucial to her state's economy. In a letter addressed to various Trump Cabinet members, she criticized policies such as tariffs and cuts to federal agencies that support tourism, demanding transparency on how these actions are affecting travel and hospitality. Cortez Masto highlighted the need for the administration to provide an analysis of the international tourism decline's economic implications and asked about plans to restore interest from foreign visitors. Her scrutiny continued during a Senate hearing where she challenged U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the feasibility of negotiating trade agreements with numerous countries in a short timeframe. The senator emphasized the unrealistic nature of the administration's expectations and the potential economic pain caused by current policies. This growing bipartisan concern over the administration's trade strategies underscores the broader economic risks associated with its tariff initiatives.