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President Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error.
American Enterprise Institute
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Apr 4, 2025

President Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error.

Summary

President Trump’s latest tariff plan is under fire from a conservative think tank, which says the math behind it is both flawed and misleading. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) warns that the formula used by the White House drastically overstates the trade barriers imposed by foreign countries — and risks harming the U.S. economy.

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U.S. Economy
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Can the world trading system survive Donald Trump?
Peterson Institute for International Economics
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Nov 22, 2024

Can the world trading system survive Donald Trump?

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The world trading system faces significant challenges due to proposed tariffs by the U.S. president, notably a 60% tariff on China. These actions threaten to disrupt global trade and create tensions among member nations, as they debate their responses to this situation, per commentary from Peterson Institute for International Economics. 

Center
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2024 U.S. Elections
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The dollar and global markets after the US election
Brookings
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Nov 21, 2024

The dollar and global markets after the US election

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The U.S. dollar has seen a moderate increase since Donald Trump's election victory, reflecting expectations of fiscal easing and stronger growth. A larger surge in dollar strength may occur if tariffs are imposed on China, potentially leading to significant global financial impacts, per commentary from Brookings.

Leans Left
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2024 U.S. Elections
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Cut the government with a scalpel, not an axe
Brookings
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Nov 18, 2024

Cut the government with a scalpel, not an axe

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Cutting federal government spending under the Trump administration may harm essential public services, creating significant backlash from citizens. Disruption caused by deep cuts could lead to political repercussions, complicating the government's efficiency goals, per commentary from Brookings.

Leans Left
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2024 U.S. Elections
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