Summary

A Harris poll reveals that 69% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would increase consumer costs, with many planning purchases ahead of his inauguration to avoid price hikes.

Trump has championed tariffs as a key policy to boost domestic manufacturing, but economists and corporate leaders warn costs will be passed to consumers, potentially adding $2,600 annually to household expenses.

While Republicans are more supportive of tariffs, only 51% think they will benefit the economy.

The poll highlights widespread concern over tariffs’ economic impact, especially amid lingering inflation and financial uncertainty.

  • TooManyFoods@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    The new suppressed it, or the democrats restricted who could run, or anything else, but stop telling me the primary I voted in didn’t happen.

    • dhork@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      It did happen, it was just irrelevant. No serious competition was allowed (Sorry, Dean Phillips).

    • Tinidril
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      6 hours ago

      Was Kamala on your ballot? If the results of an election are ignored, was it really an election?

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        6 hours ago

        I’m not going to say that people were so stupid that they didn’t realize a vote for Biden was really a vote for Kamala.