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Trade policy and tariffs

The effects of President Trump's trade policies and tariffs on the economy and consumers.

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Jan 22, 2026

what has Trump done for the average American in 2025?

By the end of 2025 the net impact of ’s policies on the “average American” is mixed: headline GDP growth and stock-market gains coexist with higher consumer prices, increased economic uncertainty, and...

Jan 20, 2026

What have independent economic analyses said about the long-term effects of Trump-era tariffs and trade policies?

Independent economic analyses converge on a stark headline: Trump‑era tariffs and the 2025 tariff spree raise consumer prices, reduce economic output and investment, and create large distributional ha...