Trump, tariff and U.S. economy
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As protectionist policies proliferate and macroeconomic instability persists, business leaders must deploy sophisticated strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.
Trump's tariffs slashed farm exports, raised input costs and left farmers reliant on unsustainable bailouts, experts warn.
Tariff increases threaten the US economy and health care costs, impacting managed care affordability and member financial stability.
Ultimately, those who respond with flexibility and foresight—whether businesses or consumers—will be best positioned to handle the pressures of a tariff-driven economy.
The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international trade negotiations. In basic terms, a tariff is
Options traders are betting the S&P 500 Index will post its smallest swing in months following Friday’s US employment report, highlighting how a spate of better-than-expected data has calmed investor worries over the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The price tag on a few items sold in the historic Charleston City Market is up slightly because of tariff policies, vendors say, and there are varying reactions on how they have affected local tourist traffic.
Elon Musk has expressed concerns that the continuation of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could lead to an economic recession in the latter half of the year. This warning highlights the potential impact of trade policies on the economic stability and growth of the country.