Republicans’ Tariffs Raise Prices for Working Families Headed Back to School
Des Moines, Iowa – As Iowans head back to school for the year, students and families are facing higher costs driven by tariffs. Across the country families have been going back-to-school shopping earlier due to fear of rising prices, some even heading to pawn shops to fund all of their students’ essentials.
Representatives Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, along with other Congressional Republicans, voted to support tariffs that have raised prices. Their actions are part of a broader agenda to provide tax breaks to billionaires and corporations, further exacerbating economic inequality. The impact of these tariffs is not just a national issue — it's being felt deeply in Iowa.
According to the latest data, tariffs are raising prices across the board, with some vital sectors facing steep rates. Used car and truck prices have risen, and fabric, clothing, and shoe prices are expected to surge as we head into the back-to-school shopping season.
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