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Veronica Escobar: “Trump's tariffs have cost the average family more than…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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Rep. Escobar provides opening remarks on the FY 2026 Republican Budget

Published | Video Starts at 01:01

Republicans, so called one big beautiful bill, slashed access to Medicare and nutrition assistance programs. Republicans refused to renew subsidies that helped Americans pay for their health insurance, causing their premiums to shoot up by 114%. Trump's tariffs have cost the average family more than $1,700 in 2025 alone. And now his war in Iran has made gas prices skyrocket and prices are likely to get worse. (01:01–01:09)

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Asserts that tariffs imposed by Trump cost families over $1,700 in 2025.

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