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.

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    8 days ago

    As per some other thread I hope we seriously consider trying to join the EU (or at least the EEZ/Shegen area)

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      8 days ago

      Do you think the EU would let the USA in? Even Australia isn’t part of the EU even though they compete in the Eurovision song contest.

      • TheRealKuni@lemmy.world
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        8 days ago

        No way the USA would try to join the EU any time soon. Canada might though. Don’t know if they’d be allowed in.

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        8 days ago

        I think the EU would refuse if only because it’d be extremely likely that the US would brexit themselves as soon as the government flipped.