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Tariffs
Donald Trump’s Capricious Tariffs Open the Door to Corruption
Tariffs may not always be bad, but Trump's tariffs are.
Under Tariff Pressure From the US, Mexico Detains Migrant Activists
Supporters of the activists say Mexico is attempting to deter caravans and dissuade people from accompanying migrants.
Trump’s Tariff War Is Bad for Everyone But His Friends
The only people who can stop this are the Republicans in Congress. Don’t hold your breath.
Republicans Clash With Trump Over Tariffs on Mexican Imports
Over time, tariffs could increase to as much as 25 percent.
Tariffs to Blame for Lowest Manufacturing Levels Since Trump Presidency
Factory output hits three-year low, thanks to erratic tariff policy and “president who understands very little.”
Noam Chomsky: Trump’s “Economic Boom” Is a Sham
The sharp rise in suicides and overdoses under Trump exposes the truth about the U.S. economy, Noam Chomsky says.
Deal or No Deal, the Rivalry Between the US and China Will Intensify
We need an international socialism built on working-class solidarity to end this imperialist rivalry.
When Politicians Say “Free Trade,” They Mean Upward Redistribution
It's a make-it-up-as-you-go ideology.
Trump’s Tariffs on Chinese Imports Are Actually a Tax on the US Middle Class
Trump is effectively proposing one of the largest tax increases on the middle class in memory.
Trump Is Giving Protectionism a Bad Name
Tariffs and subsidies to support infant industries can be key for economic development in the Global South.