Golden State Today

Ami Bera, M.D., a U.S. Congressman representing California's 6th district, has voiced his concerns regarding economic policies and pay disparities through a series of recent posts on social media. Bera, who has been in Congress since 2013, expressed criticisms and called for legislative responses on April 7, 2025.

In a post on Twitter from the early morning of April 7, Bera criticized the ongoing tariff policies associated with Donald Trump, stating, "Every day that Republicans fail to stand up to Trump, his tariff war will continue wiping out Americans’ hard-earned savings. Enough is enough. It’s time for Congress to do its job and stop this chaos before it costs Americans another cent."

Later that day, Bera highlighted the economic inequalities faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women. In his message, he noted, "AANHPI women still earn just 83 cents for every dollar earned by white men. That pay gap means less money for food, housing, and health care—and it hurts families. On #AANHPIEqualPay Day, I’m joining my @CAPAC colleagues to support the Paycheck Fairness Act and to push the"

Later, Bera returned to address the economic impact of tariffs, emphasizing the burden on American families. He stated, "Donald Trump’s tariffs are a tax on hardworking families. Trump's plan could raise prices by an average of $3,800 per household—hitting working-class Americans hardest. We should focus on lowering costs, not making life harder for families already struggling to make ends."