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Brian Schatz: “Trump is raising the price of everything.”

Featuring: Brian Schatz, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Hawaii

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Schatz: Donald Trump's Economy Is Costing You More Money

Published | Video Starts at 00:19

The job market is practically frozen. Unemployment is at its highest level in four years. Inflation is rising. Home building is stagnant. The manufacturing sector is shrinking. And to top it all off, Trump is raising the price of everything. Vegetables are up 40%. Coffee 15%. Everything from toothpaste to detergent to shoes to video game consoles. Costs. (00:19–00:23)

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Asserts that President Trump is responsible for increasing prices on various goods.

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