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Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect on 70+ Countries

Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect on 70+ Countries

Above: Containers stack at the Shanghai Port Container Terminal in Shanghai, China, on August 7, 2025. Image copyright: Costfoto/Contributor/NurPhoto/Getty Images

The Spin

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The sweeping tariffs risk significant economic damage through higher consumer prices, supply chain disruptions, and reduced economic efficiency that could fuel inflation and slow long-term growth. Small businesses will bear the brunt of these costs while the complex implementation creates uncertainty that undermines business planning and investment decisions.


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