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Rep. Jason Crow, a United States Congressman representing Colorado’s 6th District, recently expressed concerns via a series of tweets regarding various economic issues. Crow, who has been in office since 2019 and resides in Aurora, Colorado, graduated with a BA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a JD from the University of Denver.

In a tweet dated April 7, 2025, Crow raised concerns about the cost of housing. He stated, "3/ Homes Home prices are already sky high, and now tariffs on steel, aluminum, and wood are going to make them even more expensive." Crow suggests that tariffs on these materials will further elevate the cost of home construction.

On the same day, Crow addressed the impact of tariffs on food prices. He tweeted, "4/ Food Nearly half the food you can buy at the grocery store will be subject to tariffs. •Coffee from Colombia,10% increase. •Tequila from Mexico, 25% increase. •Rice from Thailand, 36% increase. •Nuts from Vietnam, 46% increase." Crow outlines several imported food products that are subject to increased tariffs, potentially affecting grocery prices.

In another tweet posted on April 7, 2025, Crow commented on tariffs related to the automobile sector. He remarked, "5/ Cars Trump put a 25% tariff on every foreign made car, raising car prices by $5,000-$15,000. But American made cars aren’t going to be spared, nearly half of the parts in every American made car are imported from Mexico and Canada." Crow highlighted the broad impact of tariffs on vehicle prices and the interconnected nature of automotive manufacturing across borders.