Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs
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The Trump administration is reportedly using forced labor laws as a new, more durable legal basis for imposing tariffs. This shift suggests a longer-term commitment to protectionist policies, creating potential headwinds for global trade and export-oriented economies.
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Wrong ifA broader 'risk-on' rally in global markets could lift all assets, overwhelming the specific tariff headwind. Any sign of policy reversal or de-escalation would invalidate the short thesis.
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