Summary

A new WalletHub poll reveals that 74% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will worsen inflation, which remains a major concern for most households.

Trump’s plan includes significant tariffs—up to 60% on Chinese goods and 20% on other imports—to protect American jobs and address issues like fentanyl production and border security.

Experts warn these tariffs could increase consumer prices, with middle-income families potentially losing $2,500 annually.

Analysts caution Trump’s plans may face political hurdles in Congress despite his economic-focused campaign promises.

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    20 hours ago

    poll reveals that 74% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will worsen inflation,

    Where the fuck were those people in November??

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      12 hours ago

      I wonder if a follow up question is in order. Like do they also expect to make even more money than prices will go up.

      That’s the only vaguely plausible answer I can think of. Say hypothetically they think prices will go up 20%, but they somehow think they will be getting 40% more so it’s fine and the price increase only serves to further dissuade immigrants or something.

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        10 hours ago

        If they actually think the retail price of stuff basically doubling won’t cause people to buy a lot less, they’re nuts.

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          17 hours ago

          Yup, there definitely was. You could see it in the oh so unbiased BoTh SiDeS aRe ThE sAmE coverage from supposed left wing MSM, hint: there is no left MSM as there is no left in the States, it is either right of centre or full blown right wing anger politics with empty non answers.