{"id":1053100,"date":"2025-06-04T15:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1053100"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:28:08","slug":"commerce-chief-howard-lutnick-fails-to-answer-for-donald-trumps-disastrous-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/commerce-chief-howard-lutnick-fails-to-answer-for-donald-trumps-disastrous-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce Chief Howard Lutnick Fails To Answer For Donald Trump\u2019s Disastrous Agenda\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In response to Howard Lutnick\u2019s failed attempt to defend Donald Trump\u2019s economic agenda and budget today, <\/em>DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe American people are rapidly losing confidence<\/a> in Trump\u2019s economic agenda, and Commerce chief Howard Lutnick did nothing to convince them otherwise during his hearing today. Lutnick flailed in his defense of Trump\u2019s ploy to make it harder for families to afford food, rent, and health care in order to fund tax handouts for the rich. The American people know a scam when they see one. Trump\u2019s wishlist isn\u2019t an \u2018America first\u2019 agenda, it\u2019s a \u2018billionaire first\u2019 one.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Howard Lutnick falsely claimed Donald Trump\u2019s chaotic agenda is helping American manufacturing while hardworking Americans are losing their jobs and the industry is suffering. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Howard Lutnick<\/a>: \u201cFor far too long, America has not protected its workers and its industry. Thanks to President Trump and this administration\u2019s efforts, we are reversing this trend, we are reshoring critical manufacturing, we are eliminating unfair barriers and practices, we are investing in our American workforce, and with your help, we will continue to deliver growth and prosperity to Americans.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lutnick<\/a>: \u201cThis surge <\/strong>in investment, paired with renewed commitment to fair and reciprocal trade, is reigniting American manufacturing. We are bringing car manufacturing back to Michigan and Ohio. We are reopening steel mills in Pennsylvania.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reuters<\/a>: \u201cU.S. manufacturing contracted for a third straight month in May<\/strong> and suppliers took the longest time in nearly three years to deliver inputs amid tariffs, potentially signaling looming shortages of some goods.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yahoo Finance<\/a>: \u201cManufacturing activity contracted in May as imports hit lowest level since 2009\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Axios<\/a>: \u201cPandemic flashback: Manufacturers can\u2019t get supplies\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADP National Employment Report<\/a>: \u201cChange by Industry Sector \u2026 Manufacturing -3,000\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reuters<\/a>: \u201cUS factory orders slump in April\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FACT: Trump\u2019s devastating budget would gut critical programs from health care to food assistance. Here\u2019s a look at how his budget would hurt Americans:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n