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Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade and Consumer Costs

10/3/2025

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Second-term tariffs under President Donald J. Trump shift the global trade system toward unilateral measures, moving away from multilateralism.
The policies target rivals and allies alike, risking higher consumer costs.
Critics say the tariffs, framed as a revival strategy, benefit only select industries.
The IMF warns these measures could isolate the United States and slow global trade growth from 2.7% to 0.2%.

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Story summary

Second-term tariffs under President Donald J. Trump shift the global trade system toward unilateral measures, moving away from multilateralism.
The policies target rivals and allies alike, risking higher consumer costs.
Critics say the tariffs, framed as a revival strategy, benefit only select industries.
The IMF warns these measures could isolate the United States and slow global trade growth from 2.7% to 0.2%.