Senior Democrats call for Trump tariffs investigationpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time
Six senior Democrats have written to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , externalcalling for the body to look into “potential violations of federal securities laws” by US President Donald Trump.
“We urge the SEC to investigate whether the tariff announcements, which caused the market crash and subsequent partial recovery, enriched administration insiders and friends,” said the letter, signed by former presidential candidate and sitting senator, Elizabeth Warren.
The letter describes the recent tariffs imposed by Trump as “erratic” and “reckless” but adds that it is the president’s pausing of his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs plan that is the source of their concern.
Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren led the letter-writing charge
“Our nation has strict laws to prevent…
