Ahead of Mr. Trump's tariffs announcement, the National Retail Leaders Association asked the administration to change its focus. The group said it strongly urged Mr. Trump to double down on policies from his first term, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), that would drive growth while reducing costs, and to abandon policies that have created uncertainty for US businesses and households. "Americans look to Mr. Trump to help make life more affordable, and families want financial certainty when planning their budgets after years of rising prices," Michael Hanson, who leads the group's public affairs, said in a statement.