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Chuck Schumer: “American families are spending over $1,700 more this year…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Published | Video Starts at 03:35

For one, Donald Trump didn't talk about how he'll bring down the cost of living. Ground beef is up 11%. Coffee is 14, up 14%. Rep. Rent is up. And thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs, American families are spending over $1,700 more this year [due to tariffs]. $1,700 out of the average working family's pocket. That is a heck of a lot of money when people are struggling to pay the bills. (03:35–03:42)

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Asserts that tariffs have increased costs for American families by over $1,700.

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