Column: When tariffs backfire: how U.S. tariff hikes are hurting the American economy

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-06-29
by Mei Xing The United States' sweeping tariff hikes on a wide range of countries since earlier this year have caused systemic negative impacts on the U.S. economy. Many economic indicators recently suggested that these actions were increasingly having adverse effects, such as introducing uncertainty, burdening American businesses, and driving up costs for consumers. The United States' overall economic performance has been undercut. Accordi......
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