California residents face rising costs as Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) points at the president Donald Trump’s tariffs as a key driver of higher prices this year.
Trump tariffs cost Californians $1,112
On Friday, Schiff posted further Xhighlighting that “Californians have paid more than $1,000 in Trump taxes this year thanks to the president’s tariffs — making housing, groceries and everyday goods more expensive.”
The message included an image stating that “Californians paid $1,112 more this year, thanks to Trump’s tariffs.”
Schiff warned that with inflation still rising, “the cost of living under Donald Trump could rise even higher in 2026.”
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Impact of Trump Tariffs on American Families
Last week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) highlighted that 46% of Americans spent less this holiday season due to higher costs, and blamed Donald Trump’s tariffs for putting pressure on family budgets.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) expressed concerns, noting that households had paid nearly $1,200 in rates this year, calling the money “out of your pocket.”
In response, President Trump posted a message on Saturday Truth social that his tariffs had increased American prosperity, strengthened national security, reduced the trade deficit by 60% and contributed to 4.3% GDP growth.
He also claimed that there was “no inflation” and that the US was “respected as a country again.”
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