When patriotism meets price tags, what wins? A new 2024 Cato Institute survey reveals 62% of Americans initially cheer tariffs to boost U.S. manufacturing – but that enthusiasm fades faster than TikTok trends when costs hit home.
🛒 Here’s the kicker: 66% noped out when told a tariff would add just $10 to their favorite blue jeans. Three-fourths worry tariffs will inflate everyday prices, from groceries to gadgets. Translation: "Bring jobs back, but don’t make my wallet work overtime."
🚨 The takeaway? While politicians rally behind "Made in America" slogans, voters draw a line at personal costs – exposing the tricky balance between economic revival and consumer realities. As one analyst joked: "It’s like swiping left on a dating app when you see their pizza preferences." 🍕
📺 This wraps CGTN’s AI-generated series dissecting U.S. industrial policies. Spoiler: Supply chain dreams don’t always match receipt math. Drop a 🧠 emoji if you’ve felt the pinch!
