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Experts warn AOC’s $30 minimum wage plan could backfire
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Economists warn Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s $30 minimum wage proposal could reduce jobs and raise prices.
WHO: Economists
WHAT: Warned about potential job and price impacts of a $30 minimum wage plan
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They are reacting to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s push for a $30 minimum wage.
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