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Trump's contradictory trade policies

The Indicator from Planet Money

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This chapter explores the impact of tariffs and currency valuation on American manufacturing, emphasizing the case of a New Jersey bag manufacturer. It grapples with the paradox of how well-meaning policies aimed at boosting domestic production may inadvertently lead to stronger competition from abroad.

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