Washington, Aug 2, 2025 (AFP) - Trump stakes reputation as dealmaker with tariff policy

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2025-08-02

Donald Trump is staking his reputation as a tough negotiator and slick dealmaker -- that has served him well throughout his life -- with his ultra-muscular, protectionist tariffs policy. On Friday, the White House released a picture of the US president seen with a smartphone pressed to his ear, with the caption: "Making calls. Making deals. MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Every trade deal announced by the president, who is convinced that tariffs are......

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