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Feb 16, 2025 The Trump administration prepared new tariffs that risked a trade war Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The tariff push showed executive trade policy reshaping economic conditions with likely effects on prices, jobs, and international dependence.
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- Trump administration plans new tariffs, risking trade war — The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on trading partners, a move that analysts predict could lead to an international trade war and job losses.
- Trump claims tariffs will balance the budget — Trump asserted that tariffs will generate sufficient revenue to balance the federal budget, despite concerns from Republicans about national debt.
- Consumer Confidence Drops Amid Tariffs — The University of Michigan's survey reports a significant drop in US consumer confidence for the second consecutive month, attributed to concerns over Trump's tariffs.
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Week 5 – 2025-02-15–2025-02-21
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