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Universal Import Tariffs 2025
10-20% tariffs on all imports, with 60% on Chinese goods. Resulted in higher consumer prices, job losses in manufacturing, and retaliatory tariffs.
Impact Score
42•D
Negative impact
Americans Affected
145.0M
Campaign Alignment
85%
High alignment
Policy vs Campaign Rhetoric
Campaign Alignment85%
Policy closely matched campaign rhetoric
Impact on Americans
42•D
Negative measurable outcomes
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Kept Promise, Harmful Outcome
This policy was implemented as promised during the campaign, but measurable outcomes show negative impact on Americans.
Campaign Rhetoric
"I will impose tariffs to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and make American products cheaper. We'll bring factories back and prices will go down."
Actual Policy Actions
- • Consumer prices increased 12.3% on affected goods
- • ~47,000 jobs lost due to retaliatory tariffs
- • Manufacturing output declined 3.2%
- • Trade deficit grew by $45B annually
- • Average household costs increased $540/year
Measurable Outcomes
Consumer Price Index (affected goods)
+12.3%
📊 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics • 12/1/2025
Manufacturing Employment
-47,000 jobs
📊 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics • 12/1/2025
GDP Impact
-0.2%
📊 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis • 11/15/2025
Trade Deficit
+$45B annually
📊 Source: U.S. Census Bureau • 11/1/2025
Public Polling
Approve32%
Disapprove61%
No Opinion7%
📊 Aggregate (12 polls) • Sample: 15,000 • 12/1/2025
Expert Analysis
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Congressional Budget Office
Non-partisanGovernment
The proposed tariffs are projected to reduce GDP by 0.2% and increase consumer costs by an average of $540 per household annually.
Economic modelingPeer-reviewed
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Federal Reserve Economic Research
Non-partisanGovernment
Tariff policy shows net negative impact on employment with manufacturing job losses outpacing gains in protected industries.
Sectoral analysisHistorical comparison
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Jan 20, 2025
Executive Order Signed
President signs executive order authorizing universal tariffs
Feb 15, 2025
Tariffs Take Effect
Initial 10% tariffs on all imports implemented
Mar 10, 2025
Retaliatory Tariffs
China, EU, and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on US exports
Apr 5, 2025
First Job Losses Reported
BLS reports 15,000 manufacturing jobs lost in export-dependent sectors
May 1, 2025
Consumer Price Impact Measured
CPI shows 12.3% increase on affected consumer goods
How This Score Was Calculated
Economic Impact-35
Social Impact-20
Public Polling-18
Expert Analysis-22
Final Impact Score
42•D
Methodology: Impact scores are calculated using a multi-factor model that weighs economic data (GDP, jobs, prices), social outcomes, public polling, and expert analysis from non-partisan institutions. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating more positive outcomes for Americans.