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Summers Warns Trump's Tariffs Could Cost $30 Trillion

4/16/2025

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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has issued a stark warning about President Trump's tariff policy, predicting a staggering potential cost of $30 trillion to the U.S. economy. He highlighted how these tariffs weigh heavily on American consumers and businesses, advocating for thoughtful economic strategies instead of simplistic solutions, as retaliatory measures from China further complicate market conditions.

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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has issued a stark warning about President Trump's tariff policy, predicting a staggering potential cost of $30 trillion to the U.S. economy. He highlighted how these tariffs weigh heavily on American consumers and businesses, advocating for thoughtful economic strategies instead of simplistic solutions, as retaliatory measures from China further complicate market conditions.