Winsome Earle-Sears: “I think that’s good”
VIRGINIA – After the Volvo Group North America announced 250-350 local workers would be laid off at its Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant in Pulaski County because of Trump’s tariffs, Winsome Earle-Sears dismissed the harm they are causing Virginians, ignoring the layoffs and doubling down on her support of Trump. This follows Sears’ comments calling the tariffs “good” and a “benefit” behind closed doors.
“While Winsome Earle-Sears cheers on Trump’s tariff chaos, Virginians and their families face the devastating consequences. Virginians deserve a governor who will fight for their jobs and help grow the economy, and that’s not Winsome Earle-Sears,” said DPVA Spokesperson Maggie Amjad.
The Dogwood: Trump’s tariffs blamed for Volvo layoffs in Southwest Virginia
- Virginia Republicans are not backing off their support of the Trump administration’s severe import taxes, despite growing signs the trade war is tamping down business activity and hurting economic growth.
- One of the largest auto manufacturers in the world is blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the company’s latest decision to lay off hundreds of workers in Southwest Virginia.
- Virginia Democrats have condemned Trump’s trade policies while state Republicans have stood in support of them.
- The Republican nominee for Virginia governor in this year’s election, current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, said in a leaked audio recording dated March 13 that she understood that tariffs can hurt, but that Trump’s unpredictability in using them was an effective negotiating tactic in extracting concessions from other countries.
- “Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears supports trade policies that put America first,” Sears Press Secretary Peyton Vogel said in a statement to Dogwood. “The Youngkin-Sears Administration here in Virginia has delivered record job growth and new business investment. As governor, she’ll build upon that momentum to ensure Virginia businesses, workers, and families thrive.”
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