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Chuck Schumer: “Americans will pay an extra $740 this year just to fill up…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 01:17

For example, the average tax cut is maybe an extra $350. But thanks to Donald Trump's war in Iran alone, Americans will pay an extra $740 this year just to fill up their tanks [due to Donald Trump's war in Iran]. Just like that, your tax break is gone, America. And that doesn't include the increase to health care costs, grocery costs, housing costs, electricity costs, and so much more. (01:17–01:26)

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Asserts that Americans will pay an extra $740 this year for gas due to Trump's policies.

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