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Chuck Schumer: “The average American family will pay an extra $2,000 on…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 05:29

Refunds on average have changed only by a third, about $350. And Americans need every penny they can get. But a couple of hundred dollars doesn't go very far on a tax break when The average American family will pay an extra $2,000 on tariff taxes and $740 this year to fill up their tank. That's right. Donald Trump's war in Iran alone has wiped out any tank tax refund Americans will see this year. Let me say that again. (05:29–05:40)

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Asserts that tariff taxes and gas costs will increase expenses for the average American family by $2,740.

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