US Lawmakers Address Tariff Impacts, Alabama Joins Discussion

Lawmakers across the United States are expressing deep concerns over President Trump's recent tariffs, which are impacting various states and sectors. In Alabama, Democratic Representatives Anthony Daniels and Laura Hall will hold a town hall to discuss the tariffs' effects on local constituents. Massachusetts is addressing the tariffs through a $1.25 billion bill focusing on education and transportation, while business leaders plan discussions with Governor Healey about these tariffs' local impacts. Maryland lawmakers have contacted the Commerce Secretary regarding the tariffs' potential negative economic effects on the Port of Baltimore. Similarly, Vermont's legislature is examining the tariffs' implications on its economy and its relationship with Canadian partners. Thailand's parliament is urgently debating the U.S. tariffs' substantial impact on its export-driven economy, with the government seeking negotiations to mitigate these effects.