August 16, 2018

Chamber VP Paola Avila shared with 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV reporter Jon Horn how tariffs are impacting consumers and our regional economy.

The Chamber, along with business organizations across the country, oppose tariffs as they are a tax passed on to businesses and consumers. Past use of tariffs to protect specific industries, proved to be counterproductive resulting in increased cost of living, a drop in U.S. exports, a decrease in production and loss of jobs. The best way to aid domestic industries and increase access to foreign markets is through trade agreements.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce conducted a state by state analysis of the impacts on U.S. exports which includes a list of California exports that now face greater competition in foreign markets. In addition, tariffs impact 4,869,200 California jobs that are supported by global trade.

If your business and/or industry has been impacted by tariffs, please email Paola Avila to share your story with the Chamber.