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Hodge Barton
State College
Do you worry about inflation? Well, then, pray that Trump does not get elected.
Several economists have warned that a tariff is basically a tax, raising the cost of imports. Trump plans to raise tariffs across the board, which will raise the prices of everything since so much of what we buy comes from abroad. The idea is to encourage U.S. firms to manufacture in the U. S. Granted, there is a case to be made for that, but in the end, you, the consumer, will pay for these tariffs. Will it be worth it? Just add 10% to the cost of everything you buy and you'll get the idea.
Much worse is his idea of mass deportation. Who do you think picks the produce you buy? Just ask the mushroom growers what the raids did to their industry in 2017. Or ask Floridians when farmers who cheerfully voted to get rid of illegals suddenly had produce rotting in the field. Do you want all illegals gone? Get ready to pay through the nose for food. You can also say goodbye to and be prepared to pay a higher wage for much-needed caregivers, construction and hospitality workers, and gardeners.
Yes, we should have a better system. But we don't. Immigration in this country needs to be fixed. Fixing immigration properly takes time and the cooperation of Congress. Raids and deportation are not solutions.
Do you want inflation under control? Vote BLUE.