The Ultimate Bait and Switch of Trump’s Tariffs
theatlantic.comPublished: 5/12/2025
Summary
The Trump administration's press releases on trade agreements have become a distraction, as tariffs on imports from Britain and China rise and fall without addressing real issues. Experts argue that reducing tariffs would foster fairer trade and lower the budget deficit without destabilizing the economy. Instead, the current approach favors the wealthy over the poor and creates unnecessary uncertainty, leading to economic harm.