Maryland Governor Targets Trump Tariffs, Outlines Own Growth Plan

April 10, 2025, 6:31 PM UTC

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) criticized President Donald Trump’s tariff rollout while showing how he plans to use market turmoil as a springboard for his state — and, potentially, his own presidential ambitions.

Moore, speaking with reporters on Thursday ahead of an upcoming trade and technology trip to Asia, warned that voters around the country will feel the pain of Trump’s economic policy.

“Everything will get more expensive on everybody,” Moore said, adding they amount to a “national sales tax” on consumers.

Moore’s remarks offer an early look at his trade views ahead of a possible run for president in ...

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