2024-11-26 12:11:13

Two-thirds of Americans think Trump tariffs will lead to higher prices, poll says

Exclusive: Harris poll raises questions about the popularity of one of Trump’s key economic policy platformsTwo-thirds of Americans think Donald Trump’s tariff plans will only add to rising costs if implemented, and many are planning purchases ahead of his inauguration anticipating higher prices, according to a Harris poll conducted exclusively for the Guardian.Trump has called tariffs the most “beautiful word in the dictionary”, yet about 69% of Americans think tariffs on imports will lead to higher prices, according to the poll. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/26/trump-tariffs-prices-harris-poll

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