AS CANADIAN RETALIATORY TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT, GILLIBRAND ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S RECKLESS TRADE WAR AND HER BILL TO REPEAL IT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:

Last Month, Gillibrand Announced Legislation To Repeal President Trump's 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods

Today, as President Trump's trade war with Canada rages on and Canada's 50% tariffs on American goods take effect, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:

"President Trump's costly trade war with Canada is the latest example of the president playing political games at the expense of our economy, our alliances, and American families' financial security. This trade war with Canada will raise costs for New York families and small businesses who are already struggling to make ends meet.

"Congress must pass my legislation to end these ...