"Ever since President Trump started using tariffs as a strategic weapon in restructuring our position in world trade from losing jobs, industries, and whole regions to one of strength across the board including a viable manufacturing sector, our elites discovered a brand new concern for working class Americans.
Those “people of Walmart” they normally scorn are doing to be penalized by skyrocketing prices for clothes, appliances , and other consumables because of Trumps tariffs."
Economist Ray Perryman tells KTRH, "The bottom line and costs would be lower if the tariffs weren't in place."
He also says, "Trump needs to be careful using tariffs as a bargaining chip."