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How Trump's new tariffs could tank the economy

Apr 3, 2025
David Lynch, a financial writer for The Washington Post and author of the upcoming book "The World's Worst Bet," joins to dissect Trump's sweeping new tariffs. He discusses how these tariffs aim to revive manufacturing but risk burdening American consumers instead. Lynch highlights the potential for short-term pain and long-term gain, while questioning the overall effectiveness of the strategy. The conversation also touches on the tariffs' disproportionate impact on lower-income families and possible bipartisan pushback in Congress.
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  • The newly announced tariffs are projected to increase consumer prices significantly, particularly impacting low-income families reliant on affordable imports.
  • While intended to restore domestic manufacturing jobs, skepticism exists regarding the feasibility of these tariffs effectively reshaping the U.S. manufacturing landscape.

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Impact of New Tariffs on American Goods

The recently announced tariffs by the president introduce a tax on all imported products in the United States. This includes consumer items as well as essential parts for manufacturing, leading to increased prices for a variety of goods. The new tariffs feature a 10% levy on all imports, effective April 5th, and additional reciprocal tariffs, which can reach up to 50%, taking effect shortly after. As a result, consumers can expect to see rising costs, although the exact increase in product prices will depend on the decisions made by individual importers and retailers.

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