Trump's Tariffs Led to Significant U.S. Job Losses, Studies Find

Trump's tariffs on imported goods like steel, aluminum, and Chinese products led to job losses of up to 250,000, studies found, due to higher costs for U.S. manufacturers.

The tariffs caused a 1.4% decline in manufacturing employment, amounting to about 175,000 fewer jobs created.

Higher import prices forced some companies like an Ohio sewing machine seller to freeze wages and lay off workers.

The tariffs did help some domestic industries like steel pipe and wood flooring manufacturers by protecting them from cheap imports.

If Trump expands tariffs to 60% on Chinese imports as proposed, it would have "significant adverse effects" and lead to more job losses and higher prices.