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Trump's Tariffs Reshape U.S. Economy and Trade Landscape

3/12/2025

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President Trump's unpredictable tariffs have reshaped the economic landscape, creating lasting challenges for American companies. Unlike George W. Bush's brief steel tariffs in 2002, Trump's strategy has driven up costs for steel-dependent businesses, undermining their competitiveness on the global stage, warns economist Lydia Cox. The impact is felt far and wide, altering the fabric of U.S. trade.

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President Trump's unpredictable tariffs have reshaped the economic landscape, creating lasting challenges for American companies. Unlike George W. Bush's brief steel tariffs in 2002, Trump's strategy has driven up costs for steel-dependent businesses, undermining their competitiveness on the global stage, warns economist Lydia Cox. The impact is felt far and wide, altering the fabric of U.S. trade.