Opinion | Trump’s latest trade offensive is more about power than economics
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Opinion | Trump’s latest trade offensive is more about power than economics
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Tariffs can be a double-edged sword, but the administration has decided to use economic pressure to achieve broader strategic objectives.