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A fundamental economic tool that remains contentious is tariffs. While Trump has historically framed tariffs as a strategy to protect American jobs, their implementation often leads to unintended consequences, such as driving up prices for consumers. As America faces increased inflation, there is heightened scrutiny on whether protectionist measures like tariffs will genuinely benefit American workers or merely perpetuate rising costs.
In this vein, the effects on various sectors—such as agriculture—demonstrate the complexity and divisiveness of this topic. For instance, cattle ranchers seeking relief from competition are caught in a web where protecting American jobs translates directly into higher consumer prices, further inflating economic woes.