‘Scare Campaigns’ on Tariffs Rely on Economic Theory With False, Misleading Assumptions: Economist

Steve Lance
By Steve Lance
August 27, 2024Capitol Report
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Jeff Ferry, chief economist at the Coalition for a Prosperous America, author, and former technology executive, joined NTD to discuss the implications of dueling claims on the campaign trail from former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, and some economists on Trump’s proposed tariff on imported goods. Ferry presented data that contradicts many economists’ claims.