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Furthermore, Trump's rhetoric frequently veers into misrepresentation, particularly concerning tariffs. Reporters have not challenged Trump’s claims sufficiently, allowing him to distort the conversation around tariffs into discussions of taxes that foreigners impose. As detailed by Biden, tariffs are essentially taxes that Americans pay on imported goods.
For instance, Trump suggests that imposing a 50% tariff on foreign televisions will not affect American consumers; however, this viewpoint fails to consider that the tariffs are ultimately passed on to consumers, inflating the end price in stores. On this front, Biden urges a return to policy clarity and honesty, emphasizing how economic policy should reflect genuine effort rather than exaggerated claims.