The Economist: Trump’s tariff turbulence is worse than anyone imagined

The Economist: Trump’s tariff turbulence is worse than anyone imagined

Even his concessions are less generous than expected
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Key topics:

  • Trump's tariffs create economic uncertainty and threaten global trade.
  • Markets react negatively, fearing recession over inflation concerns.
  • Retaliatory tariffs from Canada, Mexico, and China escalate tensions.

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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

Even his concessions are less generous than expected

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