West Coast politicians, port executives protest 'reckless' tariffs

A coalition of West Coast politicians and ports are warning that the Trump administration's tariffs are precipitating significant supply chain disruptions that will have far-reaching consequences for both regional and national economies. The officials from Washington, Oregon and California in a virtual press conference Thursday said that the window to minimize economic damage is rapidly closing, with small businesses already facing dire consequences comparable to those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the Trump administration inherited a "remarkably strong and resilient American economy" but is now "single-handedly pushing this nation towards a painful Republican recession…