Fact-check · Sep 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We empowered our 30% tax hike”
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What the record shows
Trump administration announced 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico (effective Aug 1, 2026) and raised China tariffs to 30%. However, many tariffs faced legal challenges; Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs in Feb 2026.
Sources
- Trump Tariffs Tracker: Rates, Revenue, and Impact | 2026 Tariffs
- TPC Tariff Tracker
- How Much Will Trump’s New 10% (or 15%) Tariffs Raise?-2026-03-04
- Trump’s tariffs will cost each American household $900 in 2026
- TPC Shows Who Pays Trump Administration’s Tariffs And Who Could Gain From $2,000 Dividend
- Trump's Tariffs Will Cost Each American Household $900 in 2026
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