Trump Tariffs in a Broader Policy Context

Alden Abbott April 16, 2025

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The possible ramifications of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are drawing headlines. Tariffs are a linchpin in the expansive Trump “America First Trade Policy” that aims to reshape U.S. trade relations. Even more broadly, other Trump administration initiatives—including tax, energy, and regulatory policies—also will have a major impact on American economic performance.

The economic case for implementing those other policies is more straightforward than the case for tariffs.

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