Democrats say Trump’s import tariffs have cost the average American household about $1,198 between February and November, totaling roughly $159 billion in consumer costs.

The White House defends the tariffs as protective measures to shield U.S. industries, attract investment, and create jobs.

Treasury Department tariff revenue figures and Goldman Sachs analyses are cited to show who pays and how much, framing tariffs as a consumer burden despite strategic aims.

SSBCrack News cites Democratic analysis and includes statements from White House spokesperson Kush Desai and economist Clausing.

Yale Budget Lab data show the average U.S. tariff rising from 2.4% at the start of the year to 16.8%, the highest since 1935.

The tariffs reflect a shift toward protectionist policy, with Trump’s administration imposing double-digit tariffs on many countries, reversing decades of free-trade norms.

Overall, average U.S. tariffs have climbed from 2.4% to 16.8%, the highest level since 1935, signaling a broad increase in import taxes under the current administration.