Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies

April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm

President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.

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