Economists offer differing views on Trump’s tariffs and trade war

Economists offer differing views on Trump’s tariffs and trade war


One hundred days in, the president has made a bold gamble with a fundamental change in economic policy, launching a series of tough tariffs and trade wars. The president argues that, in time, tariffs will revitalize manufacturing, reduce the national debt substantially, and grow the economy. GDP numbers out today show the economy shrank last quarter and are being seen as yet another sign of the negative impact of tariffs.

Author: Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes


Published at: 2025-04-30 22:35:53

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