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Tariffs and Trade Turmoil
This chapter examines the implications of tariff policies on the economy and the contradictory nature of a bullish stock market faced with rising essential goods prices. It delves into historical U.S.-Latin America trade relations, the confusion within the State Department regarding heavy tariffs, and the political dynamics influencing current entitlement reform. The discussion raises critical questions about the future of the Republican Party post-Trump and highlights the absurdities in trade negotiations with countries already benefiting from zero tariffs on U.S. exports.
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