Trump tariffs to cost American households $1K each
August 21, 2019
The average American household will spend $1,000 more annually from President Donald trump’s tariffs on imports from China and other nations, according to research from JPMorgan Chase. The increase is likely to dampen consumer sentiment and spending. Consumer purchases represent about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.
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