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riversedge

(79,711 posts)
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 02:47 PM 17 hrs ago

"Last year, his trade wars cost the average American family $1,200. This year it's $2,100. Now, he's threatening more ta

I had to look him up--Walkinshaw is a US Dem. Rep from Virginia--
I assume these numbers
to be fairly accurate.

This a lot of money for families to be paying out. whow.




James Walkinshaw‬
‪@jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social‬
· 1h
American families cannot afford Donald Trump’s ego.

Last year, his trade wars cost the average American family $1,200. This year it’s $2,100. Now, he’s threatening more tariffs in his fight over Greenland.

American families cannot afford Donald Trump’s ego.

Last year, his trade wars cost the average American family ,200. This year it’s ,100. Now, he’s threatening more tariffs in his fight over Greenland.

James Walkinshaw (@jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social) 2026-01-20T18:09:03.580Z



Proud to witness history today, and looking forward to working with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones for the next four years!

James Walkinshaw (@jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social) 2026-01-17T21:40:37.046Z


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