
The Fed's Interest Rate Decision, a Tariff Deadline and a New Jobs Report
The Brian Lehrer Show
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Tariffs and Their Economic Impact
This chapter explores the challenges faced by a family-owned toy maker in Illinois due to increased tariffs on imports, illustrating the broader economic consequences of these policy changes. It critiques the U.S. government's shift from promoting open trade to a more coercive international trade approach, highlighting specific tariff increases and their implications for global relations.
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