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Trump's Tariff Policies Cost Average American Households Nearly $1,200, Economic Report Reveals
Dec 11, 2025 11:36 pm CST
A new analysis by the Joint Economic Committee shows that sweeping import taxes under the Trump administration have resulted in approximately $1,200 in additional costs for the average American household. The report highlights the significant economic impact of tariff policies on consumer prices at a time when many families are already struggling with the high cost of living.
US Senate Votes to Overturn Trump's Brazil Tariffs Amid International Trade Tensions
Oct 29, 2025 10:15 am CST
The Republican-led US Senate has passed legislation to terminate President Trump's tariffs against Brazil by ending his July national emergency declaration. The measure passed 52-48 with bipartisan support but faces unlikely prospects in the Republican-controlled House. This action comes as part of broader Democratic efforts to challenge Trump's tariff policies, which they claim increase costs for American consumers based on questionable emergency declarations.