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Markets Tumble as Donald Trump’s Tariff ‘Liberation Day’ Finally Arrives

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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Economic Impacts of Tariffs and Demand Destruction

This chapter explores the economic effects of Trump's tariffs, focusing on how they shift income from consumers to American producers. It highlights the increased costs for consumers and the resulting demand destruction in industries like automotive, with real-world examples of layoffs in key companies.

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