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Trump's 2024 Win: Economic Promises Amid Tariff Backlash

11/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump won the 2024 election while facing four criminal indictments and two impeachments, largely due to his economic promises.
Economists such as Paul Krugman say tariffs harm affordability.
In Jeffersonville, Ohio, residents report negative tariff impacts and risk to local manufacturing investments.
Michael Hicks of Ball State University warns the worst economic effects may still come, especially for rural Midwest factory communities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump won the 2024 election while facing four criminal indictments and two impeachments, largely due to his economic promises.
Economists such as Paul Krugman say tariffs harm affordability.
In Jeffersonville, Ohio, residents report negative tariff impacts and risk to local manufacturing investments.
Michael Hicks of Ball State University warns the worst economic effects may still come, especially for rural Midwest factory communities.