From DPVA:
Youngkin Continues to Double Down on Trump’s Economic Attacks — Even While Admitting They’re Hurting Virginians
This week on CNBC, Glenn Youngkin doubled down on his support for Donald Trump’s attacks on Virginia’s workforce and economy, despite openly acknowledging the “near-term pain” Trump’s policies are causing Virginians. Following the interview, Arlington Now reported on how these policies are disproportionately harming the region’s workforce and economy, with thousands of Virginians now facing unemployment.
Arlington Now: Gov. Youngkin maintains support for federal cuts and tariffs despite ‘near term’ pain in Virginia
- “Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) continues to throw his support behind federal job cuts and heightened tariffs, despite many Virginia officials’ and economists’ warnings of economic fallout.”
- “In a CNBC interview yesterday (Monday), Youngkin acknowledged the pain that President Donald Trump’s economic decisions have already caused many Virginia residents. However, he argued that the layoffs are in the United States’ long-term interests and argued that tariffs will accelerate investments across the United States, including in Virginia.”
- “Federal layoffs disproportionately impact Northern Virginia and especially Arlington, which is home to about 24,000 civilian federal workers.”
- “Youngkin tied this philosophy to his stance on tariffs. Retailers in Northern Virginia and across the country have been bracing for rising costs, particularly given tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese goods.”
- “[…] Many experts have told ARLnow that economic consequences will be regionwide.”
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