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How Trump's tariffs could affect the U.S. trade deficit and employment

^{Published on 2024-12-05 16:00:58 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin}
 

• President-elect Donald Trump has announced that soon after his inauguration, he will place heavy tariffs on imports of the three most important trading partners to the U.S., Canada and Mexico at 25% each, and China 10%. The president can impose these policies without the consent from Congress using the International Emergency Economic Power Act.

The article from the Daily Bulletin discusses the potential impacts of former President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on the U.S. economy, particularly focusing on the trade deficit and employment. Trump's plan includes imposing a 10% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods, aiming to reduce the trade deficit by making foreign goods more expensive and encouraging domestic production. Economists are divided on the outcomes; some argue that these tariffs could lead to a decrease in the trade deficit by boosting U.S. manufacturing, potentially creating jobs in sectors like steel and automotive industries. However, others warn of retaliatory tariffs from trading partners, which could harm U.S. exporters, increase costs for consumers, and possibly lead to job losses in industries reliant on imported materials. The article also mentions the potential for inflation due to higher costs of goods and the complexities of global supply chains, suggesting that while there might be short-term benefits for certain sectors, the long-term effects could be detrimental if not managed with careful trade negotiations and economic policies.

Read the Full Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Article at:
[ https://www.dailybulletin.com/2024/12/05/how-trumps-tariffs-could-affect-the-u-s-trade-deficit-and-employment/ ]

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