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Trump Delays Tariffs Amid Trade War Tensions

4/29/2025

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President Trump has postponed tariffs on 90 countries until July, providing a temporary reprieve in the escalating global trade war. Yet, substantial tariffs linger, jeopardizing the economy and facing legal pushback from 12 Democratic state attorneys general. Critics warn that his reliance on emergency powers for these tariffs bypasses congressional approval, igniting fears of constitutional overreach.

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President Trump has postponed tariffs on 90 countries until July, providing a temporary reprieve in the escalating global trade war. Yet, substantial tariffs linger, jeopardizing the economy and facing legal pushback from 12 Democratic state attorneys general. Critics warn that his reliance on emergency powers for these tariffs bypasses congressional approval, igniting fears of constitutional overreach.