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Richard Neal: “Families are forced to shell out $1,700 more last year to…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

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And now we have a chance to reflect upon what actually happened, including the slow walking of the tariff refunds that are due. Families are forced to shell out $1,700 more last year to cover many of the costs. that were estimated to be rosy here not that long ago. Between the tariffs, the Iran war, prices are rising faster than they have in years. (02:07–02:14)

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Asserts that families paid $1,700 more last year due to increased costs.

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