Trump’s Tariff Goal Is to Eliminate Trade Deficits. Economists Have Doubts.
Behind Trump’s new tariffs is a goal that is as ambitious as it is unrealistic: eliminating the bilateral trade deficit with every U.S. trading partner.
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Trump’s Tariffs May Rewire Markets’ Psychology
Trade tensions have begun to force a rethink about how much investors and businesses should bet on the United States.
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Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.
Navarro Defends Trump Tariffs Amid Criticism From Elon Musk
Peter Navarro, a senior White House trade adviser, defended President Trump’s tariffs and addressed criticism from Elon Musk.