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Rep. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 8th district since 2013, posted a series of tweets on July 23, 2025, expressing support for President Trump’s recent economic policies and their impact on American workers.

In his first post at 19:06 UTC, Smith wrote, "When President Trump announced his Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs, Democrats claimed they’d crash the economy and usher in a recession. Not only did none of that happen, but our economy is thriving and American workers are now being treated more fairly on the global stage."

Later the same day at 19:22 UTC, he continued to praise recent legislative developments with another statement: "The ink from President Trump's signature is barely dry on The One, Big, Beautiful Bill and already the law is delivering for hardworking American families - bringing relief and opportunity for a brighter future."

At 19:49 UTC, Smith highlighted additional actions by the administration regarding trade agreements: "President Trump has announced not one but two more wins for America’s working class and job creators in his nonstop effort to rebalance America’s trade relationships. On the same day the Administration released a framework for an agreement with Indonesia that eliminates nearly"

Smith’s statements come as part of ongoing political discussion over President Trump’s economic measures. The referenced “Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs” were met with skepticism by some Democratic lawmakers who predicted negative consequences for the U.S. economy. Smith asserts that these predictions have not materialized.

Serving in Congress since 2013 after replacing Jo Ann Emerson, Jason Smith previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013. Born in St Louis in 1980 and currently residing in Salem, Smith holds degrees from both the University of Missouri (BS) and Oklahoma City University (JD).