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Yellen Slams Trump's Tariffs: Threat to Economy and Trust

4/15/2025

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Janet Yellen, the former US Treasury Secretary, fiercely condemned Donald Trump's tariffs, arguing they damage the economy and weaken trust in America's financial integrity. She highlighted how these tariffs inflate consumer prices and threaten the dollar's global standing, urging a shift towards collaborative trade policies to rebuild confidence and tackle pressing economic issues.

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Janet Yellen, the former US Treasury Secretary, fiercely condemned Donald Trump's tariffs, arguing they damage the economy and weaken trust in America's financial integrity. She highlighted how these tariffs inflate consumer prices and threaten the dollar's global standing, urging a shift towards collaborative trade policies to rebuild confidence and tackle pressing economic issues.