Claire McCaskill Holds Press Conference with Cap America Inc. to Highlight Harmful Impact of Tariffs

Statement

Today, Senator Claire McCaskill was joined by Cap America, Inc. CEO Phil Page and COO Mark Gammon for a press conference in Cape Girardeau, where they highlighted the harmful impact that the Administration's trade war is having on Missouri farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers. While Claire has spoken out against the Administration's reckless trade policies and fought to protect Missouri jobs, Josh Hawley has continued to stand by the tariffs.

"We employ 275 people in Fredericktown and rely heavily on imported cloth caps for our product. The Administration's tariffs are threatening our bottom line, as well as the significant economic activity that we bring to the state. On top of that, the scariest part of this is the uncertainty. I'm glad that Senator McCaskill is standing with Missouri businesses that are being undermined by these tariffs, and I know she won't stop fighting for us." -- Phil Page, Chairman CEO, Cap America, Inc.

"The Administration's decision to start picking winners and losers isn't fair to Missouri farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers, and it isn't the American way. While I support going after cheaters like China who manipulate international markets, this reckless trade war has hit hardest in communities here at home. That's why I will keep fighting to end these disastrous trade policies and to support our farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and folks across Missouri." -- Senator Claire McCaskill

Claire is endorsed by the National Farmers Union for her work supporting Missouri's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Earlier this summer, Claire confronted Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross about job losses at Mid Continent Nail Corporation, which were a direct result of the Administration's tariffs. One Mid Continent Nail employee told Fox News that "Claire came here and is actually fighting for us. I haven't seen the other guy do anything." Claire called on Secretary Ross and the Commerce Department to help businesses like Mid Continent receive tariff exemptions, and she recently introduced legislation that would help workers who lost their jobs receive financial help. Claire also recently passed a bipartisan bill to protect Missouri's agriculture industry from the threat of agro-terrorism -- a bill that President Trump has signed into law. Claire will continue to speak out against the Administration's trade war until Missourians see significant and permanent relief from these tariffs.

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