Ted Cruz says Republicans face midterms ‘bloodbath’ if Trump tariffs trigger US recession

Ted Cruz Warns Tariffs Risk Sparking GOP Wipeout in 2026 Elections

The reactions to Trump's tariffs range from stoic calm to preparedness for resistance in his Republicans. Much depends on it for the US president.

Cruz says a trade war would cost jobs, spur prices and be terrible for Texas

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US tariffs are only in force for a few days, now an influential Republican warns against the consequences. If other countries follow the example, it might be "terrible for America," says Senator Ted Cruz.

For his party colleague, Trump's tariff package carries "enormous risks" that his Republicans could find expensive in the next elections.

Ted Cruz warns of major risks for U.S. economy, Republicans due to Trump's tariffs

Ted Cruz, chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee and a veteran Republican from Texas, warned on Friday that if countries and regions around the world respond with reciprocal tariffs while President Donald Trump's tariffs remain in place, that