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Kamala Harris: “Trump's approach in this election, he is advocating what is…”

Featuring: Kamala Harris, Democrat | Former Vice President of the United States | National

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And President Biden has in fact, expanded some of those tariffs. Would you continue the Trump era tariffs if you're elected? So, part of the real problem that economists and others have pointed out about Trump's approach in this election, he is advocating what is at least a 20% tariff across the board on everyday necessities and goods, which economists have estimated will cost the average American family more than almost $4,000 a year, more than what they're already paying. But you've got tariffs goods. But let me get to my point on everyday goods. And so across the board, blanket policy on tariffs for everyday goods and necessities, tariff policy we cannot afford to have. (30:58–31:20)

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Asserts that Trump's proposed 20% tariff would cost the average American family almost $4,000 more annually.

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