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Trump Slaps Slave-Labor Tariffs; Krugman Decries Falsehood.

6/5/2026

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President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301, alleging they tolerate slave labor.
Economist Paul Krugman calls the tariff claim a transparent falsehood and a political gamble.
Krugman notes earlier worldwide tariff attempts were struck down by the Supreme Court and the Court of International Trade.
Data show the tariffs are unpopular with voters.
Domestic manufacturing investment has declined since Trump took office.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301, alleging they tolerate slave labor.
Economist Paul Krugman calls the tariff claim a transparent falsehood and a political gamble.
Krugman notes earlier worldwide tariff attempts were struck down by the Supreme Court and the Court of International Trade.
Data show the tariffs are unpopular with voters.
Domestic manufacturing investment has declined since Trump took office.