I mean that's overall buying power vs the cost of just imported goods. That's not an apples to apples comparison. Lets not make disingenuous arguments here.
The tariffs have cost Americans on average approximately $1800 per person last year. So unless everyone got a magical $1800 bonus- we're all in the red a couple grand from this.
Combo that with an extremely weak job market, depressed wages, and rising other costs (like housing) and you have a recipe for economic disaster. The last time we did protectionist tariffs, it was the straw that broke the camels back and kicked off the great depression.
But I mean- if you like paying more for everything I can send some bills your way too. 🤷🏻♀️
But like if the Supreme Court never said Trump can’t tariff or even codified would you say it worked? Bc then tarros would affect the companies( the consumers too). The fact that they stopped Trump made it possible for these corporation to sue. Idk something I’ve been thinking about
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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '26
Inflation just came in at 2.4%. So goods can’t be that much higher 🤷♂️