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Pence Calls Trump's Tariff Plan 'Historic Tax Hike'

4/3/2025

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Former Vice President Mike Pence has slammed President Trump's proposed tariff plan, calling it the largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history. With estimates suggesting American families could face annual costs between $3,400 and $6,500, the plan raises alarms about soaring consumer prices and job losses, especially in vulnerable states like New York.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence has slammed President Trump's proposed tariff plan, calling it the largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history. With estimates suggesting American families could face annual costs between $3,400 and $6,500, the plan raises alarms about soaring consumer prices and job losses, especially in vulnerable states like New York.