1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

Trump's sweeping tariffs on goods from across the globe will inevitably raise prices for American consumers. These tariffs, described by experts as the largest in US history, act as taxes that businesses will be forced to pass on to customers. With costs rising for essential items like groceries, clothing, and vehicles, American families will see their budgets strained. While the stated goal is to boost domestic manufacturing, economists widely agree the tariffs will instead lead to job losses, recession risks, and an overall weaker economy as companies cut costs amid declining consumer demand. Reciprocal tariffs from trade partners like China will only compound the economic pain. For the financial wellbeing of American households, I urge reconsideration of this destructive policy that puts corporate interests over working families.