#TrumpTariffs

Former President Trump is pushing ahead with a 10 % baseline tariff on nearly all imports, plus sector‑specific duties—25 % on autos/parts, 50 % on steel & aluminum, and up to 55 % on Chinese goods (apnews.com).

A court has blocked the “Liberation Day” tariffs under emergency powers, but the July 9 deadline looms(en.wikipedia.org).

The effects? U.S. employers are facing a potential $ 82 billion cost, hurting mid‑sized firms(apnews.com). Auto sector costs could rise ~15%, boosting vehicle prices(barrons.com). CFOs now expect higher inflation, slower growth, and delayed investments(barrons.com).

Impact ripple: higher prices for consumers, squeezed margins, slower GDP & rattled markets.