Interpreted Prediction
Predicted that the effective US tariff rate will reach its highest level since the 1940s.
AI Evaluation Notes
Multiple sources confirm that the effective US tariff rate in 2025 has reached levels not seen since the 1930s, exceeding the prediction of "highest since the 1940s." For example, as of July 14, 2025, the average effective tariff rate was 19.7%, the highest since 1933. Other reports throughout 2025 also indicate rates consistently noted as the highest since the 1930s.