SEATTLE, Wash. — President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Friday imposing tariffs ranging from 10% to 50%, just ahead of a self-imposed deadline. The sweeping measure includes trade agreements with major partners , such as Japan, South Korea and the European Union, and is set to take effect next Thursday.

But not everyone is on board. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is among those continuing to speak out, calling the tariffs harmful to American families and businesses.

“There’s no good reason for us to be picking fights with our trading partners — and especially our close allies like Canada and the EU,” Murray said at a virtual press conference alongside Washington business leaders. “There is no good reason for us to let Trump raise taxes on families. There is no good reas

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