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Stiglitz Warns Trump's Tariffs Could Trigger Stagflation

2/17/2025

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Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz sounds the alarm on Donald Trump's tariff threats, predicting they could trigger stagflation in the U.S. economy. This could stifle investment, inflate prices, and hinder growth, leaving consumers to bear the brunt. The looming uncertainty also jeopardizes global trade, affecting U.S. manufacturers and straining international ties.

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Historical Context

Joseph Stiglitz warns that Donald Trump's tariff threats could lead to stagflation, echoing past economic crises. In the 1970s, similar tariff policies contributed to rising inflation and stagnant growth in the U.S. Stiglitz's insights reflect ongoing debates about globalization's impact, recalling his critiques of neoliberal policies that often favor developed nations over emerging economies, leading to social and economic disparities.

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Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz sounds the alarm on Donald Trump's tariff threats, predicting they could trigger stagflation in the U.S. economy. This could stifle investment, inflate prices, and hinder growth, leaving consumers to bear the brunt. The looming uncertainty also jeopardizes global trade, affecting U.S. manufacturers and straining international ties.

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