One Year After Trump’s “Liberation Day,” Ohio is One of The State’s That Has Paid The Most For Tariffs
April 2, 2026
COLUMBUS, OHIO – One year ago today, Donald Trump declared April 2nd, “Liberation Day” and raised tariffs on nearly every country to at least 10%, unleashing a reckless trade war – and Ohio is feeling the devastating impacts. Trump claimed the tariffs would usher in “a golden age,” but instead, Ohio has paid $6.5 billion in tariffs – making it one of the states footing the highest bill for tariffs. Additionally, working families across Ohio have paid $659 more for basic essentials due to Trump’s inflation.
“One year ago, Donald Trump declared ‘Liberation Day’ and the reality is crystal clear: Ohioans across the state are seeing higher prices because of Donald Trump’s tariffs,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde. “These tariffs are devastating for Ohio families and small businesses alike, and they only add to the bill that Ohioans are having to pay because of Washington Republicans’ failed economic policies. Ohio Democrats will continue to fight back against these tariffs, which raise costs and cause chaos and uncertainty in communities across our state.”
While Trump and Ohio Republicans continue to raise costs with policies like tariffs, and rip healthcare away from Ohio families and risk rural hospitals to pay for tax breaks for billionaires and corporate special interests, Ohio Democrats will continue to fight to lower costs for Ohioans.
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