The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on July 24, 2026, that South Carolina will lead the primary calendar for the 2028 elections, replacing Iowa. Concurrently, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that new tariffs will be implemented to replace the 10 percent tariffs set to expire on the same day. The new import taxes will range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent.
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DNC Selects South Carolina for 2028 Primaries; New Tariffs Announced
The DNC has selected South Carolina to kick off the 2028 primary calendar, replacing Iowa. Additionally, new tariffs announced by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will take effect, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent.
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