Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen predicts that President Biden's tariffs won't significantly increase prices for typical families, as they are targeted at strategic sectors to reduce overdependence on China and protect American firms and workers.
Key Points
Tariffs are targeted at strategic sectors to reduce overdependence on China.
Yellen believes the tariffs won't be noticeable to typical American families.
The tariffs aim to protect firms supported by tax incentives and other acts.
Pros
Tariffs protect firms and workers in strategic sectors.
Tariffs help reduce overdependence on China.
Tariffs aim to level the playing field for American firms.