History shows tariffs like Trump’s come with painful pitfalls

Readers respond: We’ve all been Trumped

The recent reciprocal tariffs represent a profound abuse of power, far exceeding the realm of simple economic policy and fair trade, (“How were Trump’s new tariffs calculated? Why isn’t Russia included? 5 questions, answered,” April 3). It’s a calculated display of dominance - a blatant assertion of personal authority over the well-being of the American people and the global economy. This, like many actions taken by this administration, consolid…

Beggar thy neighbor, harm thyself: Tariffs like Trump’s come with pitfalls, history shows

Feeling tariff whiplash? You’re not alone. On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs – a 10% levy on nearly all U.S. imports, along with targeted duties aimed at punishing countries he accuses of exploiting American markets. Just a week later, on April 9, his administration abruptly paused much of the plan for 90 days, leaving markets and allies scrambling for clarity. The proposed tariffs were pitched as a way to r…

History shows tariffs like Trump’s come with painful pitfalls

History shows that tariffs to revive U.S. manufacturing, reclaim jobs and counter allegedly unfair trade practices rarely succeed. In today's interconnected world, they're more likely to provoke painful retaliation.

Tariffs Are DESTROYING Small Business In USA In 2025

In 2025, small businesses across America are being crushed by rising tariffs—and no one is coming to save them. What started as a strategy to protect U.S.

Tariffs Are a Smokescreen: The West’s Reckoning Demands Imperial Resolve – The Occidental Observer

The tariff tempest—Trump’s 25% on steel, 10% on imports—has everyone in a lather. X is a shouting match, pundits clutch pearls, and markets jitter. It’s a masterful distraction, a cheap drama that blinds us to a crisis far graver than any recession. Ray Dalio, the hedge fund titan, didn’t mince words on Meet the Press: […]

At least it looks less bad for the moment than it is – especially for Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius and Botswana, to whom US President Donald Trump wanted to harm even more with special tariffs of between 37 and 50 percent than Switzerland. Only what is now true? "Confusion reigns", stated the publication "Africa Confidential" – both at official government offices and at companies.