US Lawmakers Boycott Trump's State of the Union
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 19, 2026
The event highlights deepening partisan divisions in the United States, which could lead to policy uncertainty and affect investor confidence in the long term. Concerns from U.S. soybean producers about Donald Trump's tariffs and China's retaliation indicate potential negative impacts on agricultural markets and consumer prices.
A group of liberal U.S. lawmakers from the United States===Democratic Party are boycotting Donald Trump's State of the Union speech to hold an outdoor rally protesting his policies. This coordinated boycott, involving Senators like Jeff Merkley, Chris Murphy, and Chris Van Hollen, and Representatives such as Becca Balint, Greg Casar, and Pramila Jayapal, underscores intensifying partisan tensions. Organizers like MeidasTouch and MoveOn Civic Action are facilitating the 'People's State of the Union' event. Other House progressives, including Mark Pocan, plan to attend the speech but will demonstrate discontent in different ways, such as highlighting concerns from the Wisconsin Soybean Association about Donald Trump's tariffs and China's retaliatory measures. The United States===White House, through Abigail Becker, has criticized the Democrats' actions.
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