Rep. Don Beyer, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 8th district since 2015, has posted several statements on social media addressing the impact of tariffs implemented under President Trump and their effect on American consumers and businesses.
On September 23, 2025, Beyer shared multiple links to related stories in a post: “Links to the stories above here:
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Later that day, he criticized tariffs affecting coffee prices for Americans: “Millions of Americans are paying a new tax on coffee every morning thanks to President Trump’s tariffs.
Our bill would stop it.
With @RepRoKhanna @RepDonBacon @RepGoodlander: https://t.co/5tLgTjG88Dhttps://t.co/EmAO3XojCs” (posted September 23, 2025).
On September 24, 2025, Beyer quoted an industry executive regarding the uncertainty caused by tariffs: “The CEO of Alcoa, one of the largest American aluminum producers: ‘we don’t make an investment in the U.S. based on a tariff.’
Trump’s tariffs create major uncertainty for businesses, including the ones they’re supposed to be helping.
https://t.co/UKrTNrEH5m” (posted September 24, 2025).
Don Beyer was born in Trieste in 1950 and currently resides in Alexandria. He is an alumnus of Williams College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972.
