Washington, April 24 -- Congresswoman Andrea Salinas issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) visited three small businesses in downtown McMinnville to hear from the owners about how President Trump's tariffs are driving up costs, disrupting inventory, and squeezing already-thin margins. The visit was the fourth stop on Rep. Salinas' Affordability Tour of Oregon's Sixth Congressional District.
Alongside John Olson, President and CEO of the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Salinas toured Velvet Monkey Tea, Entwined Yarns, and Hopscotch Toys & Games along 3rd Street. At each stop, owners described the same issues: rising import costs, unpredictable pricing, and tough decisions about whether t...