The Economist: King Donald's tariff turbulence explained

The Economist: King Donald's tariff turbulence explained

As his policy turns on a dime, pity those tasked with justifying his actions
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Key topics

  • Trump’s tariff delay triggered a surge in financial market confidence

  • Advisers offer conflicting rationales for Trump’s protectionist policies

  • Tariff chaos risks U.S. isolation despite aims to revive manufacturing

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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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