U.S. Tariffs Fuel Corruption: Economist Warns of Hidden Costs ๐จ๐ฐ
Economist Steve Hanke warns U.S. tariffs may increase corruption as politicians seek lobbyist favors. A hidden cost of trade wars? ๐ธ๐
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Economist Steve Hanke warns U.S. tariffs may increase corruption as politicians seek lobbyist favors. A hidden cost of trade wars? ๐ธ๐
US President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on China and others, sparking criticism that this political move may backfire both domestically and globally. ๐๐ฃ
New tariffs on steel and aluminum could raise consumer prices and tax burdens, according to recent data. ๐๐
Mexico boosts EU trade ties as U.S. tariff threats loom. President Claudia Sheinbaum’s push for a modernized pact signals a strategic economic shift. ๐๐ผ
China’s machinery trade group condemns the US 10% tariff on imports as a violation of WTO rules, urging for fair trade cooperation. ๐ซ๐
Canadian economist David Gray warns that US tariffs under President Trump could push Canada into a recession, potentially causing economic turmoil in the US as well.
An Australian academic argues US tariffs won’t revive its manufacturing sector, urging innovation over protectionism.
At the start of Chinaโs Security Council presidency, UN envoy Fu Cong criticizes the US for raising tariffs, stating it violates WTO rules and that trade wars yield no winners. ๐๐
Economist Jeffrey Sachs warns that the U.S.’s new 10% tariffs on Chinese imports could harm the American economy, urging for collaborative instead of protectionist policies.
New U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could trigger retaliatory measures, disrupt supply chains, and slow global economic growth. ๐๐