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The Tariff Tax on You

From steel tariffs to tech product markups — how trade policy reaches your wallet

USTR, Reuters, CNBC, Tax Foundation, Peterson Institute2026-03-02
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How much are tariffs costing your family?

Tariffs are essentially a sales tax on imports. The average family pays $1,200/yr more — but your number depends on what you buy.