Global Investing
The Economist: Trump’s tariff turbulence is worse than anyone imagined
Even his concessions are less generous than expected
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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