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Making Sense of America's Tariff Chaos

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

This chapter explores the unpredictable nature of tariffs and their significant impact on investment decisions for businesses. The discussion highlights how tariffs affect both supply chains and the American economy, particularly in innovation sectors like cryptocurrencies and AI, while emphasizing the challenges posed by policy uncertainty. It also examines the complexities of trade relationships, including the implications of the U.S. being the world's reserve currency and the risks associated with labor availability and technology isolation.

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