Updated April 6, 2026 · Sources: Yale Budget Lab, Tax Foundation, Bureau of Labor Statistics
🇺🇸 Tariff Impact Calculator 2026
How much are Trump's tariffs really costing your household? Enter your details below for a personalized estimate based on research from the Yale Budget Lab and Tax Foundation.
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Understanding the 2026 Tariff Landscape
One year after "Liberation Day" (April 2, 2025), the United States tariff regime has undergone dramatic changes. While the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs as unconstitutional, Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles, auto parts, copper, lumber, and furniture remain in effect. A temporary 10% Section 122 tariff adds to the burden.
11.0% — Current average effective tariff rate (highest since 1943)
$600 – $1,340 — Estimated annual cost per household (depending on tariff extensions)
1.0% — Overall consumer price increase from tariffs
$1.1 trillion — Projected tariff revenue over 2026-2035
154,000 — Full-time equivalent jobs lost from Section 232 tariffs alone
5.7% — Year-over-year increase in sugar/sweets prices
Who Gets Hit Hardest?
Tariffs function as a regressive tax — they hit lower-income households proportionally harder. A family earning $30,000 spends a much larger share of income on imported goods (food, clothing, household items) than a family earning $250,000. The Yale Budget Lab estimates that the poorest 20% of Americans lose 1.8% of after-tax income to tariffs, while the richest 20% lose just 0.6%.
The Auto Industry Effect
Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto parts are particularly impactful. Even domestically assembled vehicles contain 40-60% imported components. The Tax Foundation estimates these tariffs alone cost 98,000 full-time equivalent jobs and reduce long-run GDP by 0.1%. If you're buying a new car in 2026, expect to pay $2,000-$4,000 more than you would have without tariffs.
Construction & Housing
Tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and copper directly increase construction costs. The construction sector is projected to contract by 2.0% in output — the hardest-hit sector. For homeowners, this means higher renovation costs. For renters, it eventually translates to higher rents as landlords pass through maintenance cost increases.
This calculator uses data from the Yale Budget Lab's Leontief input-output price model and the Tax Foundation's General Equilibrium Model. The breakdown by spending category reflects how tariff costs pass through the production network to final consumer prices. Individual results will vary based on exact purchasing habits, but the methodology is based on peer-reviewed economic research.
Which tariffs are currently in effect (April 2026)?
As of April 2026: Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles, auto parts, copper, lumber, furniture, and heavy trucks remain permanent. A temporary 10% Section 122 tariff (replacing the struck-down IEEPA tariffs) is in effect for 150 days. The IEEPA "reciprocal" tariffs were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and refunds to importers are being processed.
Why do lower-income households pay more as a percentage?
Tariffs are a consumption tax — they increase prices on goods. Lower-income households spend a larger share of their income on goods (especially necessities like food, clothing, and household items), while higher-income households save or invest more of their income. This makes tariffs regressive: the bottom 20% lose about 1.8% of after-tax income, while the top 20% lose about 0.6%.
Will tariff costs go up or down in 2026?
If the Section 122 tariffs expire after 150 days as scheduled, household costs will decrease somewhat (from $1,130-$1,340 to $650-$780 for the average household). However, Section 232 tariffs are permanent and Congress would need to act to remove them. Additional retaliatory tariffs from other countries could increase costs further.
How much more will a new car cost due to tariffs?
The 25% Section 232 tariff on automobiles and auto parts adds an estimated $2,000-$4,000 to the price of a new vehicle, depending on how much of the car is imported. Even "American-made" cars contain 40-60% imported components. Used car prices are also rising as new car prices push more buyers into the used market.