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The Economic Disaster Behind the Border Wall: What They’re Not Telling You

The proposed tariffs on Mexican goods could drive up costs for American families and devastate U.S. businesses.

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Rich Garza
Oct 01, 2024
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The idea of building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico to stop illegal crossings has been a cornerstone of Republican rhetoric for years. But beyond the political grandstanding, the proposal is deep…

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