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Trump, Tariff and trade war

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Newsweek |
The laws Trump relies on simply do not contain clear congressional authorization for tariffs of this magnitude.
The New York Times |
Economists now consider a recession increasingly likely.
The New York Times |
Some bank economists are already forecasting that the economy will slip into recession later this year.

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Opinion
Trump's Tariffs—a Constitutional Crisis Disguised as Trade Policy | Opinion
One must question the "emergency" justifications President Donald Trump is using to implement his ultra-protectionist trade policy.
Opinion
Trump's tariffs drive economy off a cliff. Thanks, Republicans. You wanted this. | Opinion
Part of the administration’s argument for starting a trade war with these tariffs boils down to this magical thinking: Tariffs will lead to a boom in U.S. manufacturing, which will return America to the glory days of the middle class having good-paying factory jobs. That overlooks a number of significant issues.
Opinion
Trump’s Tariff War: Why It’s Hurting Everyone | Opinion
Donald Trump’s tough tariff policy has started a trade war that’s shaking the world economy. On April 2, 2025, after Trump announced big taxes on imports, China hit back with a 34% tariff on all US goods,
Trump Officials Try to Calm Markets by Pointing to Talks on Tariffs
Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, told senators the U.S. economy was in need of “drastic, overdue change.”
Trump attacked Australian beef, but industry looks like tariff winner
Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from a dizzying number of countries last week, the U.S. president gave a special mention to Australian beef.
Asian markets open after Trump's latest China tariffs threat
Trump reiterated his threat of 50% duties on Chinese goods if Beijing did not retract its counter-tariff plans by Tuesday
Some Calm Returns to Asian Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate
Stocks rise in China after Beijing announces support measures a day after market plunges triggered by tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Global markets are in meltdown: here's how it looks in charts
A stock market rout, historic in scale, has swept across the globe wiping more than $10 trillion off major markets, as concerns about the economic damage unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs spiral.
Tariff Headlines Spark Volatility and Stock Swings
Traders are bracing for another bumpy week after a day marked by waves of volatility thanks to unpredictable news on President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. US stocks swung violently, wiping out a 4% plunge to rise more than 3% before turning negative again as investors reacted to a swirl of headlines related to trade policies.
What just happened with Trump’s tariffs announcement?
“Kind” tariffs, as President Donald Trump describes them, are an oxymoron — especially to the U.S. manufacturers who rethought their global supply chain strategy after Trump announced about $50 billion in China-specific tariffs in 2018. Now, they are scrambling again.
Trump’s tariffs are not ‘common sense’—and they’re putting America’s credibility and ‘exorbitant privilege’ at risk
The tariffs, which are taxes on international transactions, are destroying trillions in U.S. wealth, with the worst still to come.
New York Magazine on MSN4d
What Do Polls Say About Public Support for Trump’s Tariffs?
Americans aren’t big fans of tariffs, and they’re also worried generally about Trump’s ability to rein in prices.
The New Republic on MSN10dOpinion
Trump Accidentally Wrecks His Own Tariff Spin in Leaked Call Stunner
In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?
ALGOP Chairman: Trump tariffs will be ‘painful’ in short-term, pay off in long-term
The ALGOP Chairman says President Trump is breaking the mold, making “fundamental changes” to the nation’s economy. Just this week, a 25% tariff on imported cars went into e
Opinion
New York Magazine on MSN7dOpinion
What Economic Experts Are Predicting About Trump’s Tariffs
Trump says his new tariffs will be “Liberation Day” for America. Economists’ and market analysts’ views are far more ominous.
Are Trump’s tariffs as bad as the Smoot-Hawley Act, which is blamed for deepening the Great Depression? They’re actually worse
Those dreading a return to the Smoot Hawley days think this time around could be even worse given the size and scale of Trump's new tariffs.
Opinion
There’s a Method to Trump’s Tariff Madness
President Trump’s imposition of high tariffs on friend and foe alike has stunned the world and stumped economists. There is no economic rationale, experts say, for believing these tariffs will usher in a new era of American prosperity.
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