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Trump's New Tariffs Up to 41% Spark Price Surge

8/2/2025

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President Trump has taken a bold step by signing an executive order that imposes new tariffs, set to kick in on August 1, reaching as high as 41%. This decisive move aims to tackle trade deficits but comes after a series of policy shifts during his second term, earning the moniker "TACO trade" (Trump Always Chickens Out). With imports from 70 countries impacted, consumers can expect rising prices.

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President Trump has taken a bold step by signing an executive order that imposes new tariffs, set to kick in on August 1, reaching as high as 41%. This decisive move aims to tackle trade deficits but comes after a series of policy shifts during his second term, earning the moniker "TACO trade" (Trump Always Chickens Out). With imports from 70 countries impacted, consumers can expect rising prices.