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Diana DeGette: “It would cause decreased consumer spending, increased…”

Featuring: Diana DeGette, Democratic | U.S. House, Colorado, District 1

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: Candidate Forum _ U.S. Congress, District 1 _ Denver Decides Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 15:12

The economist noted that if his tariff policy was going to be implemented, it would add 1% to every single consumer good in this country. It would, quote, inflict significant collateral damage on the US Economy. It would cause decreased consumer spending, increased unemployment rates and worse economic growth. Facts matter. Mr. Gett, you have one more opportunity to ask a question of Mr. Archuleta. And then Mr. Archuleta will have one minute to respond. (15:12–15:19)

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Asserts that Trump's tariff policy would decrease spending, increase unemployment, and worsen growth.

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