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A conversation with Paul Krugman

Eyes on the Economy

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Navigating Trade Tariffs and Budget Deficits

This chapter explores the intricacies of U.S. trade policy, particularly regarding aluminum tariffs on Canada amid the nation's dependence on Canadian imports. It also examines the fraught budget process in Congress, emphasizing the tension between tax cuts and the need to maintain social safety programs, with potential repercussions for the U.S. budget deficit.

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