Foreign Affairs & Trade

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:    “Today I voted once again to stop the President from attacking Iran. All Americans have gotten out of this unjustified war is higher prices. Congress is sending a clear message to President Trump: stop the war. Lower prices."    Today, Rep. Larsen voted yes for the sixth time on a… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement:  “People I represent need answers on how the new Alberta to B.C. pipeline at Roberts Bank is going to impact the Salish Sea and local marine habitats.  “Due to Canada’s plans to ship more oil in the… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “What the hell, Mr. President? Cut the BS. End the tariffs. Renegotiate USMCA. Lower prices.”  Today, the Trump administration announced new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting next month. The 50% tariffs would include goods that had previously been… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I voted no on this partisan bill to fund ICE, and I will continue to oppose funding ICE until the agency is required to follow the same rules as every other local, state and federal law enforcement agency. “Once again, Republicans ignored bipartisan calls for reform and instead advanced a bill that gives… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am glad that Northwest Washington businesses that paid Trump’s illegal tariffs can begin to claim refunds today. “The tariffs have damaged businesses and driven up costs for hard-working families. These refunds force the Trump administration to return the dollars it stole from local businesses. “I will keep… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Leadership in the following statement: “Donald Trump is completely unhinged. His statement threatening to eradicate an entire civilization shocks the conscience and requires a decisive congressional response. The House must come back into session immediately and vote to end this… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and House and Senate colleagues to call on President Trump to prioritize gaining market access for U.S. fresh potatoes during Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s upcoming visit to the United States. Ending Japan’s restrictions on U.S.… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Today, I voted against President Trump’s reckless war, which he has not justified to the American people or Congress. The people I represent want lower prices and less war from this Administration, but they are getting higher prices and more… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the New Democrat Coalition's statements on U.S. strikes against Iran. Leader Jeffries' released the following statement: "Overnight, Donald Trump announced the start of massive and ongoing military operations against Iran. The framers of the United States Constitution gave Congress the sole power… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after a shooting in British Columbia killed nine and injured 25: "My thoughts are with the families of the people killed and injured yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. I stand with our Canadian friends and neighbors as they mourn this terrible tragedy." ### Read more »