Tag: Trade

  • Tariffs: A Tax on Trade and a Cost to Relationships

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    Sasha
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    The recent decision by the U.S. President to impose tariffs on neighbouring countries signals a shift toward economic protectionism—one that history has shown often backfires. Tariffs, while designed to protect domestic industries, frequently lead to retaliatory measures, higher consumer prices, and economic instability. More importantly, they can strain long-standing relationships between nations, turning allies into…