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.

  • @orclev
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    1545 hours ago

    So 1/3rd of Americans don’t understand how economies work or what a tariff is.

    • @RememberTheApollo_
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      605 hours ago

      Gotta be the same 30-40% that vote trump no matter what he does.

    • @jordanlund
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      354 hours ago

      And 20% do, but voted for him anyway…

      • @kescusay
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        22 hours ago

        But you see, the leopards won’t eat their faces!

        • TheLowestStone
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          273 hours ago

          Tariffs were talked about constantly before the election. A lot if people weren’t listening.

    • Verdant Banana
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      665 hours ago

      US has lead pipes, piss poor education standards with not enough funding, environmental pollution, bought out media that perpetuates toxic culture