Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion
- Posted on July 2, 2025
- By Star Tribune
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Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion

An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump's current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins.