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How will the US dollar fluctuate by end of 2025 due to tariff proposals?
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Trump Proposes 50% Tariffs on Imports, Potential $7,500 Cost Increase for Families, 112.6% Import Tax, Trade War Risks
Oct 15, 2024, 06:18 PM
Former President Donald Trump has proposed significant increases in tariffs on imported goods, suggesting a 50% tax on all imports. This proposal, if implemented, could result in an average annual cost increase of $7,500 per American family. Specific impacts include a $500 increase in food costs, a $600 increase in oil and gas costs, and a $500 increase in medicine costs. Critics argue that these tariffs would raise prices at the grocery store, cost Americans $4,000 a year, and potentially lead to a global trade war, costing millions of American jobs. The European Union has already prepared a list of US goods to target if Trump wins and imposes tariffs on the bloc. Additionally, the dollar has climbed to its strongest level in two months as Trump defended his tariff proposals. The typical import tax could rise to 112.6%, and it may take 5-7 years for the US to ramp up domestic production. Allies are also concerned about the potential fallout.
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