Two-thirds of Americans think Trump tariffs will lead to higher prices, poll says
by Lauren Aratani in New York from Economics | The Guardian on (#6SGG9)
Exclusive: a Harris poll raises questions about the popularity of one of Trump's key economic policy platforms
Two-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 declared on Monday evening that he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% on China, if they did not stop what he claimed was illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling.
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