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The Economist: Trump tariffs take US trade policy back to the 19th century
The president jacks up tariffs on all countries, with particularly sharp rises for much of Asia
Key topics
- Trump imposes a 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some nations.
- Global markets react sharply as U.S. trade policy takes a protectionist turn.
- Economists warn of inflation and a possible recession due to new tariffs.
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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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The Economist
The president jacks up tariffs on all countries, with particularly sharp rises for much of Asia
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