Rep. Rick Larsen, currently serving Washington’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared his views on social media regarding recent economic policies by former President Trump. His statements reflect concern about the potential impact of tariffs and tax increases on his constituents.
On February 1, 2025, Rep. Larsen expressed his opinion that “Trump’s tariffs are bad for Northwest Washington.”
The following day, February 2, 2025, he elaborated on this viewpoint with a tweet stating that “The Trump tariff & tax increase is officially out & it looks like it will cost my constituents at least an extra $1,200 a year, according to one analysis. It will raise prices of food & energy everywhere, but who eats or uses cars to get around? Everyone!”
Continuing his critique on the same day, Rep. Larsen remarked that “Knowing there are so many good & effective ways to stop fentanyl, I guess the Trump tariff & tax increase is part of its scheme to find $ to pay for the GOP Rip-Off – a tax cut for the richest Americans & wealthiest corporations paid for by everyday Americans & small businesses.”
