KSNV: “Joe Lombardo told us he is not commenting on this topic, even though we expect a major impact financially here as he controls our economy and our government.”
When asked by KSNV about prices going up in response to Trump’s newest cost-raising tariff, Joe Lombardo told reporters he “is not commenting on this topic” and Rep. Mark Amodei refused to respond altogether. At a time when unemployment and food insecurity continue to rise under Lombardo, Donald Trump’s reckless and erratic tariffs will have devastating impacts on Nevada’s economy. Canada is Nevada’s largest trade partner and 1.4 million Canadians account for about a third of all international travelers to Las Vegas. Additionally, an independent study estimates that 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will result in an average effective pay cut of nearly $1,000 for U.S. households.
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BUSINESS OWNER: It’s going to have to be a delicate dance, and we’re certainly concerned about rising prices, because we have to pass them along to our customers.
ANCHOR: Joe Lombardo, told us he is not commenting on this topic, even though we expect a major impact financially here as he controls our economy and our government.
Nevada State Democratic Party spokesperson Tai Sims:
“Donald Trump’s indiscriminate tariffs on Nevada’s closest trading partners are a tax on Nevadans and will lead to higher costs and less money in people’s pockets. Joe Lombardo and Republicans’ refusal to stand up to Trump and demand that these harsh and devastating tariffs be paused, or at least more strategically implemented, will result in more harm to Nevada’s economy.”
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