Trump’s Flawed Claim that Tariffs Made the U.S. Its ‘Richest’
In arguing for more tariffs on goods imported to the United States, President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the ...
What to know about tariffs: Experts warn of harm, but some want 'pound of flesh'
The trade war launched by President Donald Trump against Canada, China and Mexico and what could end up involving countries ...
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Tariffs are ‘lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: ‘There are no winners here'
"Tariffs played a key role in the industrial ascent of the United States stretching back to the 1800s through William McKinley's presidency," Desai said. There is a historical precedent for the ...
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As trade wars roil markets, what do retaliatory tariffs accomplish?
Tariffs in the US peaked in the late 1800s, before the federal government shifted its primary revenue source to taxes on citizens as opposed to imports. The White House says the president is ...