Ivey tells Trump Administration Alabama could lose 4,000 jobs due to tariffs (al.com)
Updated Jun 26; Posted Jun 26
By William Thornton
wthornton@al.com
Gov. Kay Ivey told Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross earlier this month that Alabama could lose approximately 4,000 jobs as a result of automotive tariffs the Trump Administration is considering.
In a June 20 letter to Ross, Ivey laid out what she said was a "threat to Alabama's economy," saying she strongly opposed "any efforts that may harm those companies that employ thousands of Alabamians and contribute billions to our economy."
"I respectfully ask that you not recommend to President Trump the levying of trade tariffs on automobiles and automotive parts," Ivey wrote.
The letter came in response to an announcement that the Commerce Department, at Trump's direction, would initiate an investigation into whether imported automobiles and automotive parts constitute a national security threat. Various reports have the Trump Administration considering a 20 to 25 percent tariff.
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I added impeachment and removal from office by the Senate may be the only resolution.
He sent a letter detailing the "process" of impeachment - and I shit you not, he did not disagree with me about impeachment!
As an aside, I can add that I voted for BOTH of our present Alabama senators.
Shelby was a Democrat at the time, though (1992). It's Alabama. 