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Trump's Tariffs Ignite Global Trade Tensions Ahead of Key Meetings

8/8/2025

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President Trump's new tariffs have shaken U.S. trade policy, igniting strong responses from Switzerland and Japan. A staggering 100% tariff on semiconductor imports looms, sparing U.S. manufacturers. As tensions with China escalate, all eyes are on Trump's upcoming meetings with Putin and Zelenskiy, where peace efforts hang in the balance.

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President Trump's new tariffs have shaken U.S. trade policy, igniting strong responses from Switzerland and Japan. A staggering 100% tariff on semiconductor imports looms, sparing U.S. manufacturers. As tensions with China escalate, all eyes are on Trump's upcoming meetings with Putin and Zelenskiy, where peace efforts hang in the balance.