The Hidden Costs of Trump’s Tariffs: What They Really Mean for You | Ladies of Liberty Alliance
In the latest episode of Basic Economics with Holly Jean, Holly dives deep into the real costs of Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports. Exploring concepts like comparative advantage and opportunity cost, she explains how tariffs create barriers to economic growth, raise prices for U.S. consumers, and stifle international trade.
Holly Jean highlights alarming studies showing that Trump’s tariff policies could cost the average household $2,600 annually, result in 675,000 job losses, and shrink the U.S. economy. She argues for a free market approach, emphasizing that liberty and free trade go hand in hand.
Watch the full video for an engaging breakdown of why free trade, not protectionism, is the key to economic growth.