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Economy

Dennis Donovan

(30,495 posts) Thu Apr 10, 2025, 08:39 AM Apr 10

Chris Hayes
‪@chrislhayes.bsky.social‬
The 10% tariff alone is a $2500 per household annual tax hike!
April 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM

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Chris Hayes: The 10% tariff alone is a $2500 per household annual tax hike! (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Apr 10 OP

Yes creon Apr 10 #1

(1,498 posts)

1. Yes

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 08:49 AM

Apr 10

It is a tax increase.

Tarriffs are not a tax on the importer.
The importer just passes it to customer

(17,999 posts)

2. And of people like me who cratered with the Dot com and financial crashes and now only SS and too low to pay taxes on it

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 08:56 AM

Apr 10

Oh well, it is only food. I guess Trump would tell me to skip the caviar and lobster.