Tariffs Harm American Consumers, Manufacturers and the Economy, Warns New Study
SACRAMENTO – Recently enacted and proposed tariffs will have devastating consequences for American families, businesses, and the overall economy, according to a new study by the Pacific Research Institute. The report, authored by economist Dr. Wayne Winegarden, finds that tariffs will lead to higher consumer prices, increased manufacturing costs, and reduced economic growth, while failing to achieve the intended policy goals. Even as a bargaining tactic in negotiating new trade deals, they can lead to ...
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PRI Senior Fellow in Business and Economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden joins us for a special episode with his real time analysis of the proposed (and delayed by one month) Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. He previews his upcoming issue brief making the case that tariffs are not a sound US economic strategy for growth and prosperity, and discusses the impact that the level of tariffs President Trump is considering would have on consumers, ...
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