- What will Trump’s tariffs do for U.S. consumers, workers, and businesses? Trump’s tariffs could cost American households $5,200 annually, but they are unlikely to create jobs, improve U.S. economic competitiveness, or improve America’s standing in the world. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/what-will-trumps-tariffs-do-for-u-s-consumers-workers-and-businesses/ 41 comments politics