PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL DISCUSS TARIFFS WITH RETAIL COMPANIES
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, will meet with representatives from major retail companies such as Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Target to discuss the impact of tariffs on their businesses. This meeting comes amid growing concerns about tariffs and their effect on the U.S. and global economy.
Impact of tariffs:
- Increased costs: Tariffs can raise the prices of imported goods, reducing economic activity and generating welfare losses.
- Uncertainty: The lack of predictability regarding the effective implementation of tariffs can delay investment decisions and affect investor confidence.
- Weakened economic leadership: Tariffs can erode global growth and stability, undermining the pillars of U.S. economic leadership.
Reactions:
- Markets have reacted strongly to Trump's tariff policies, with significant declines in U.S. stock markets.
- Experts and the academic community have criticized the formula used to calculate reciprocal tariffs, deeming it lacking in economic logic.
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