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Trump’s latest move could accidentally hurt his own supporters 

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Voters sent President Donald Trump back to the White House, in part because of the rising cost of living under the Biden administration, which stretched families’ finances to the breaking point. But just weeks into his second term, the newly inaugurated president is enacting a policy that will increase costs at a time when Americans can least afford it. 

Trump has announced 25% tariffs applied to Mexico and Canada that will take effect Feb. 1. 

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