#TrumpTariffs Are the new tariffs in the US justified? Opinions of economists

Date: May 27, 2025

Economists are divided in their assessments of Trump's new tariff plans. Some believe that it will protect American jobs, particularly in the manufacturing sector, while others describe such measures as short-sighted, as they may provoke retaliatory actions from other countries. For example, China has already hinted at possible countermeasures, which could lead to a global economic imbalance.