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Ben Wikler: “The tariff is assessed when it hits American shore, not when…”

Featuring: Ben Wikler, Democratic | Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Interview with Ben Wickler on Stepping Down as Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair

Published | Video Starts at 10:38

And so, you know, I used to say that if it goes on a ship and it's coming from Asia or Europe, anywhere in the world, you don't know what your tariff is going to be when it comes to the dock, because The tariff is assessed when it hits American shore, not when it leaves. And so you're very vulnerable in that commute. And even with the speed of everything's going on, if you use a 737, you could be wheels up. (10:38–10:44)

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Asserts that tariffs are applied upon arrival in the U.S., not departure from the origin.

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