Gallego: ‘Tariffs on Mexico and Canada are a tax on Arizona families and businesses.’ WASHINGTON – Today, President Donald Trump announced he is implementing 25 percent tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada. In response, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement:  “Tariffs on Mexico and Canada are a tax on Arizona families and businesses. Trade with Mexico brings billions of dollars into Arizona’s economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs. Fruits, vegetables, car parts, warehouses, trucking – President Trump is putting that all at risk.  “This trade war will produce no winners, only losers. Prices will go up, groceries will be more expensive,

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to take into consideration the unique needs of disabled veterans as they implement President Trump’s recent executive order requiring all executive branch employees to return to working full-time in person. “A blanket application of this order to all federal personnel, without considering exemptions for those who have extenuating circumstances, could force disabled veterans out of the federal workforce altogether. This could create unnecessary financial instability for people who have served our country admirably,” Senator Gallego wrote. “We owe a sacred debt to our nation’s veterans,” he continues. “A heavy-handed implementation of this executive order would fail to

Gallego continues push to lower cost of essential groceries WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) raised concerns about the growing threat of avian flu in letters to President Trump’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Senator Gallego emphasized the need for immediate actions to address the impact of the virus on public health, farm operations, and food prices.   In his letter to HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator Gallego emphasized the importance of mRNA vaccines in combatting the spread of avian flu and protecting public health. He urged Kennedy to commit to distributing previously