The article examines the impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, arguing that they may be the catalyst that clarifies governmental chaos for the public. While many controversial policies during Trump's second presidency have indicated a shift toward problematic governance, the economic fallout from these tariffsâabout $10 trillion lost in the stock marketâhas garnered widespread concern. The tariffs are portrayed more as a tool for political leverage than genuine trade policy, fostering unease among trading partners and domestic companies alike.
Trump's tariffs are not trade policy as much as they are a fishing expedition: What can he extract from trade partners and from US companies that can be spun as a win for him?
The extreme swings between 'tariffs on,' 'tariffs off,' and 'tariffs somewhere in between' have given rise to a culture of constant tariff anxiety - for US trading partner countries.
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