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Trump's Tariff Plan: Rising Costs and Slowing Growth Ahead

8/18/2025

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Story summary

Trump's tariff policy includes gradual implementation and exemptions, resulting in a 12% average import tariff rate by August 2025.
U.S. manufacturing production growth remains stable, supported by increased orders and better capacity utilization.
Inflation from tariffs is slow but may exceed 3% in late 2025 due to diminishing mitigating factors.
Economic growth is projected to decline as tariffs rise, with the Inflation Reduction Act's impact expected in 2026.

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Story summary

Trump's tariff policy includes gradual implementation and exemptions, resulting in a 12% average import tariff rate by August 2025.
U.S. manufacturing production growth remains stable, supported by increased orders and better capacity utilization.
Inflation from tariffs is slow but may exceed 3% in late 2025 due to diminishing mitigating factors.
Economic growth is projected to decline as tariffs rise, with the Inflation Reduction Act's impact expected in 2026.