


Expect more chaos in Donald Trump’s tariff policies
He will likely zig-zag in response to markets and Republican dissent
Donald trump has never been shy about expressing his fondness for tariffs. But prior to his return to the White House, many of his supporters thought it more of a negotiating ploy: an aggressive stance meant to prod other countries into concessions. This comforting story now looks like fantasy. Mr Trump has shown himself to be a true believer in trade protectionism. In the process he has raised the average effective tariff on goods entering America from 2.5% last year to about 20%, the highest since the Great Depression.
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This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Will the levies brake?”

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