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Mannion criticizes Trump's trade policy

Congressman John Mannion is currently serving in the 119th Congress as the Representative of the 22nd district of New York.
Congressman John Mannion is currently serving in the 119th Congress as the Representative of the 22nd district of New York.

While Republicans are praising President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, Democrats are not. Central New York Congress member John Mannion says Trump’s trade policy has been particularly damaging.

“Tariffs should be used with precision and purpose, but not as blunt political instruments,” Mannion said.

Mannion emphasized that it’s time for Congress to reassert its constitutional authority rather than continue giving it to the executive branch. He believes tariff policy is a good place to start.

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.


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