Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 21st district, shared his views on tariffs and water security through a series of tweets on February 6, 2025. Costa has been serving in Congress since 2005 after succeeding Cal Dooley. He has a long history of public service in California's legislative bodies.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Jim Costa expressed his stance against tariffs, stating that "Tariffs are a tax on American consumers and producers!"

Later that day, Costa elaborated on his position by highlighting the potential negative impact of proposed tariffs on Canadian imports and oil. He tweeted at 04:37:50 UTC that "Imposing blanket tariffs—like the proposed 25% on Canadian imports and 10% on Canadian oil—will only drive up costs for families already struggling with high energy prices and groceries." He also mentioned sending a letter to President Trump urging against these measures.

In another tweet posted at 14:00:00 UTC, Costa shifted focus to water security and agricultural support through groundwater recharge initiatives. He stated that "Groundwater recharge is one of the most effective ways to build resilience against drought." He also noted his legislative efforts aimed at enhancing water security for communities and supporting agricultural irrigation.