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Trump's tariffs have hidden costs, like falling imports that limit consumer choices and raise prices for goods that aren't produced in the United States. Reduced variety and quality from disrupted supply chains erode economic freedom, quietly straining budgets for those least equipped to cope. Any success can be attributed to companies preparing short-term precautions as they await a potential policy reversal.