This Is How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect Black People [Video]

Donald Trump once said “tariff” is the most beautiful word in the English language—and persuaded his base to believe that he would use it to improve America’s economy. However, this claim is simply untrue.

Trump put his 25 percent additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent additional tariff on imports from China on hold for 30 days. However, he may impose them soon after. Even though he claims that his tariffs will be paid by other countries, Americans will have to deal with the consequences of higher prices.

Here are the ways that Black Americans will be hit the hardest by his economic plans.

There will be an increase in U.S. car prices

In 2023, around 17.9 percent of Black people in the U.S. lived below the poverty line according to Federal Safety Net—which is more than double the rate than our white counterparts. President Trump’s tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico may lead to higher …