St. Paul Reporter

Rep. Betty McCollum, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 4th district, has recently shared her perspectives on various political issues through a series of tweets. Known for her active role in legislative matters since 2001, McCollum has voiced concerns about tariffs and international relations.

On February 3, 2025, Rep. McCollum commented on the impending implementation of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods by former President Trump. She highlighted that this measure would lead to increased costs for American families across several sectors including energy, automotive parts, metals, baked goods, and meat. "Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods is set to begin at midnight..."

Later that day, she expressed agreement with J Street regarding Elon Musk's alleged unauthorized control over USAID operations. She warned that such actions could disrupt U.S. alliances globally and jeopardize the ceasefire in the Middle East."I agree with @jstreetdotorg..."

On February 4, McCollum criticized Trump's failure to fulfill his campaign promise of reducing prices immediately upon taking office. Instead, she argued that his tariffs imposed financial burdens on families by raising prices on essential items like eggs and pork as well as automobiles."Candidate Trump promised to 'immediately bring prices down...'"