Thursday, August 7, 2025

America's Protectionist Era

Donald Trump’s awful trade policy will outlast him
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/08/01/donald-trumps-awful-trade-policy-will-outlast-him
He thinks America is winning. It is not.
 
Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/business/economy/trump-tariffs-trade-war.html
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
 
Tariffs up to 50% kick in worldwide, sparing few
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/us-tariffs-take-effect-08-07-25
 
Trump Pledged to Bring Back Manufacturing. The Sector Is Sputtering.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trump-pledged-to-bring-back-manufacturing-the-sector-is-sputtering-c6344630
Uncertainty about tariffs and consumer spending continues to weigh on manufacturers.