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Why Donald Trump’s New Tariffs Won’t Solve America’s Problems.

Why Donald Trump’s New Tariffs Won’t Solve America’s Problems.

Contrary to what Donald Trump suggests, Trade War II will not be a magic potion for America.

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Feb 10, 2025
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Justifying his new tariffs, which were then suspended for a month, Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social:

“Anybody that loves and believes in the United States of America is in favor of Tariffs. They should have never ended, in favor of the Income Tax System, in 1913. The response to Tariffs has been FANTASTIC!”

Donald Trump's most definitive argument is ultimately simplistic: he loves tariffs.

But the world is still wondering what they mean: are they really about fighting drug trafficking, as the executive orders state? Or is Donald Trump pursuing other objectives?

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