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Trump Threatens Tariffs as Florida's Economy Wavers

7/9/2025

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President Trump has issued a stark warning, extending the deadline for trade deals while threatening a hefty 25% tariff on Japan and South Korea. Florida's economy hangs in the balance, grappling with soaring consumer prices and the looming threat of growth slowdowns, as the state's heavy dependence on international trade leaves it exposed to these turbulent shifts.

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President Trump has issued a stark warning, extending the deadline for trade deals while threatening a hefty 25% tariff on Japan and South Korea. Florida's economy hangs in the balance, grappling with soaring consumer prices and the looming threat of growth slowdowns, as the state's heavy dependence on international trade leaves it exposed to these turbulent shifts.