The title of this rewritten blog post is "Trump's Tariff Tactics Higher Economic Risks in His Second Term

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Trump's Tariff Tactics Higher Economic Risks in His Second Term

In his first term, President Donald Trump initiated a significant trade war with the largest tariffs since the 1930s. The impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on US trading partners generated chaos, drama, and criticism from mainstream economists who advocate for free trade.

Although the trade war did not significantly harm or benefit the US economy during his first term, it is likely that a similar scenario would have different consequences in his second term. Trump appears to have more ambitious plans and is operating in a far more treacherous economic environment this time around.

A New Era of Tariffs

In his planned sequel for his second term, Trump intends to impose tariffs of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% on China. Additionally, he has threatened to target the European Union with similar measures. These tariffs would threaten economic growth and push up prices in the United States, potentially undermining his campaign pledge to eliminate inflation.

The tariffs would be paid by US importers, who would then attempt to pass along the higher costs to consumers through increased prices.

A Different Landscape

In contrast to his first term, economists agree that a second Trump trade war could have far greater economic consequences. The stock market experienced a brief decline on anticipation of the tariffs before rebounding with news of a pause in tariffs for Mexico and Canada.

During Trump's first term, his trade team focused its tariff hit list on industrial products rather than consumer goods to minimize the impact on consumers. This approach helped to mitigate the effects of the tariffs.

This time around, however, the tariffs are across the board, which could have far-reaching consequences for the US economy. The tariffs that Trump had planned and then paused would have limited the levy on Canadian energy to 10%, demonstrating his willingness to adapt.

A Spiraling Trade War

Furthermore, economists warn of a retaliation clause in the tariff orders signed by Trump. If other countries retaliate against Trump's tariffs with tariffs of their own, as China did and Canada and Mexico have threatened, Trump will respond with even more tariffs. This could set off a spiraling trade war of tit-for-tat tariffs and counter-tariffs.

A New Economic Backdrop

The biggest difference this time around is the economic backdrop that Trump must contend with. Inflation was low during his first term, but it has surged in recent years due to an unexpected boom following the end of COVID-19 lockdowns. Although inflation has come down from its four-decade high, it remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target and has shown little improvement since summer.

The Bottom Line

For now, businesses, investors, and US trading partners are waiting to see what Trump will do next. Will he reimpose the tariffs on Canada and Mexico after 30 days? Will he target the EU as planned? Or will he make good on his threat of a universal tariff?

As one mechanic, Jacobs Ogadi, outside Harris Teeter supermarket in Raleigh, North Carolina, noted If it goes up 25%, it's not the government or the Mexican people paying for it. Who pays for it? Us.

The consequences of Trump's tariff tactics in his second term will be a significant concern for many Americans.

Note I made minor adjustments to sentence structure and wording to improve clarity and flow, while maintaining the original tone and content. I also added a few transition words and phrases to help guide the reader through the article.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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