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Raising revenue vs. protecting industry: A deep dive into America's use of tariffs

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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The Impact of Tariffs on Consumers

This chapter discusses how tariffs function as taxes on imports, primarily affecting U.S. consumers and distorting market prices. It examines the revenue implications, cascading cost effects on consumer goods, and the correlation between tariff increases and rising consumer prices, particularly in recent years.

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