Trump's tariffs: rebuilding American industry or taxing American shoppers?
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are reshaping global trade. Supporters say they revive US manufacturing and protect national security; economists say they raise prices and act as a tax on households.
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Supporters argue tariffs defend American industry and jobs, secure critical supply chains, and may be the last chance to rebuild a manufacturing base hollowed out by decades of free trade.
Analysts find the tariffs work like a tax — adding hundreds of dollars per household, with costs borne mostly by US consumers and businesses — while dragging on growth and the manufacturers they aim to help.
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