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Imposing such broad tariffs without careful consideration could lead to inflation and exacerbate income inequality. The speaker expressed concern that without a targeted approach to rebuilding domestic industries, there would be a severe inflation issue that would negatively affect lower-income individuals. The reality is that rebuilding an industrial base, often eroded over decades, is a long-term endeavor that cannot be accomplished quickly.
The response to Trump’s tariffs, therefore, reveals a lack of optimism. The general consensus suggests they will not yield significant improvements in living standards for the average American, and the political sustainability of such measures remains highly questionable given their potential to increase economic hardships.