The impact Donald Trump’s tariffs are having in everyday life were evident on live TV
Many people on the internet are coming to the realization the impact Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on items across the country.
President Trump made his highly anticipated return to the White House 44 days ago, and on Tuesday, March 4, he marked the occasion with a bold address to Congress.
During his speech, Trump revealed that he had received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, referencing the recent Oval Office controversy that dominated headlines last week. Since his return, the Republican president has wasted no time in taking action, signing a series of executive orders—including lifting the TikTok ban and making a firm declaration that there are ‘only two genders,’ among others.
Tariffs, Tariffs, and More Tariffs
Tariffs have become a defining feature of President Trump’s tenure, with nations like Mexico, Canada, and China bearing the brunt of his aggressive trade policies. The White House has justified these measures as a response to what it calls an “extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly fentanyl.” In simple terms, tariffs are taxes on imported goods—making them more expensive to sell in the U.S., with the added cost often trickling down to consumers.
The Real-World Impact
A recent Fox News report shed light on just how much these tariffs are affecting everyday Americans. In a stunning live TV moment, a Dodge Ram truck’s price jumped by $20,000 in real time. “This Dodge Ram truck was $80,000. It instantly just became $100,000 under Trump’s tariff tax hike,” the Twitter account FactPost noted while sharing the clip. The rising costs on imported goods raise questions about how these policies will shape consumer spending and the broader economy.
Tariffs Shake the Auto Industry
David Kelleher, owner of Pennsylvania-based David Auto Group, painted a grim picture of the impact tariffs are having on the car market. Speaking to Fox News, he shared a striking example:
“I sold an order for a customer—an $80,000 truck. It’s $100,000 now. He’s not going to buy the truck. It’s going to sit on my lot—you know the highest interest rates we’re paying for floorplan. Nobody’s gonna buy the truck because it just had a $20,000 price increase.”
UNILAD has reached out to Dodge for comment.
Global Response: Retaliatory Tariffs Hit Back
Trump’s tariff strategy has triggered swift retaliation from key trade partners, including Canada and China, who have imposed countermeasures on American goods.
- China has announced new tariffs, including:
- 15% taxes on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas.
- 10% levies on crude oil, farming equipment, and some vehicles.
- March 4 Update: Additional 15% tariffs on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton. Products like sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and dairy will face a 10% increase, according to the Associated Press.
- Canada has responded with 25% tariffs on CA$155 billion worth of U.S. goods, further escalating trade tensions.
With these aggressive trade battles unfolding, the ripple effects are being felt across industries, from agriculture to automotive—leaving businesses and consumers bracing for rising costs.
