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Trump's Trade War: Tariffs Could Cost Families $16,000

7/11/2025

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President Trump's intensifying trade war threatens to impose staggering tariffs on everyday items, with rates soaring to 90% on purses and 77% on clothing. The Tax Policy Center cautions that these tariffs could inflate consumer prices, jeopardize jobs, and diminish profits, potentially costing American families an average of $16,000 over the next decade.

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President Trump's intensifying trade war threatens to impose staggering tariffs on everyday items, with rates soaring to 90% on purses and 77% on clothing. The Tax Policy Center cautions that these tariffs could inflate consumer prices, jeopardize jobs, and diminish profits, potentially costing American families an average of $16,000 over the next decade.