Trump's Tariffs: Are American Consumers Paying the Price?
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News18•20-01-2026, 12:37
Trump's Tariffs: Are American Consumers Paying the Price?
- •Donald Trump threatens 10-25% tariffs on eight European allies (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland) to acquire Greenland.
- •Trump justifies tariffs as vital for US national security, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing, increase government revenue, and narrow the trade deficit.
- •American consumers are experiencing higher prices on goods like toys, appliances, and food due to tariffs, with inflation rising.
- •Studies indicate approximately 96% of tariff costs are passed on to US buyers, acting as a tax on consumption, with an estimated annual cost of $1,100-$1,500 per household.
- •Despite Trump's claims, the US trade deficit with China widened in some years of the trade war, and net manufacturing job growth was minimal, with some sectors losing jobs.
Why It Matters: Trump's tariffs, intended to benefit the US, largely burden American consumers with higher prices and limited economic gains.
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