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Mark Pocan: “Trump's tariffs are ultimately a tax on the average person…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Interview with Congressman Mark Pocan on Trump's Tariffs and Economic Impact

Published | Video Starts at 00:42

But it was such a simple question that he couldn't give an answer to. It really shows that, you know, Trump's tariffs are ultimately a tax on the average person in Wisconsin and across the country. and they just don't want to admit it. So while they're not winning on getting any trade deals, at the same time, we're all paying more and more for goods. (00:42–00:49)

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