How Hard Are Tariffs Hitting The Economy? It Depends On Who You Ask
The U.S. economy is still growing, but trade tensions have taken a toll — especially on factories and farms. The trade war's impact on the overall economy is being debated.
by Scott Horsley
Dec 06, 2019
2 minutes
The tariff war has caused a lot of anxiety for business owners and farmers. But how much has it hurt the overall economy?
The stock market got off to a rocky start this week when President Trump launched a new round of tariff threats. But administration loyalists insist concern about the trade war is overblown.
In an, Stephen Vaughn, former general counsel for the president's trade representative, argued that Trump's tariff battles have not sidetracked a strong U.S. economy.
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