US Tariffs: A Doomed Economic Gamble
2025-04-15
On April 2nd, 2025, the US president announced hefty new tariffs on imports, aiming to revive American manufacturing. However, a 15-year manufacturing veteran argues this policy is fundamentally flawed. High labor costs, a weak industrial supply chain, lack of crucial expertise, insufficient infrastructure, and policy uncertainty will likely backfire, harming the US economy. The author advocates for improving worker skills, building infrastructure, addressing social issues, and implementing gradual, targeted policies instead of blanket tariffs.
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