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The Boston Globe
Overview of Trump's New Section 301 Tariffs
President Trump has imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries, including the US neighbors and the European Union, using legal authority to retaliate against trade practices and enforce bans on forced labor. The tariffs, which range from 10 to 12.5 percent and include a 50 percent duty on Canadian imports, aim to address perceived unfair trade policies but risk raising consumer prices and complicating the economy. Critics argue the tariffs serve as an expansion of existing trade disputes, with some lawsuits challenging their legality. The measures have had a limited economic impact so far, with modest effects on inflation, consumer spending, and manufacturing employment.
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