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On the recordJune 11, 2025
The most recent and optimistic estimate I’ve seen suggested that the average household will see on the order of $1,000 reduction in income.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen forecasts a significant income reduction for households due to tariffs.

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