Yale Budget Lab estimates Trump tariffs cost typical households $1,200-$2,000 annually. Sort these household types by who bears the biggest burden as percentage of income?

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Low-income and middle-income households spend higher percentage of income on consumer goods—groceries, clothing, electronics, appliances—where tariff costs hit hardest. $1,500 tariff burden represents 3-5% of $30,000-$50,000 income. High-income and wealthy households spend smaller percentage on consumer goods and more on services, investments, and real estate where tariffs don't apply. $1,500 represents less than 1% of $200,000+ income. Tariffs are regressive—hurt lower-income families most.

Yale Budget Lab estimates Trump tariffs cost typical households $1,200-$2,000 annually. Sort these household types by who bears the biggest burden as percentage of income?

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Higher Burden: Tariffs Hit Hardest as % of Income

Lower Burden: Tariffs Less Significant as % of Income

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