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Robert Reich: Tariffs are essentially — as we now are learning, as most people know — taxes.

On the recordFebruary 3, 2025
Tariffs are essentially — as we now are learning, as most people know — taxes.
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Robert Reich

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Reich explains that tariffs will increase costs for Americans.

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