What happened the last time the US tried high tariffs and ‘America first’ policies
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By The Independent
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What happened the last time the US tried high tariffs and ‘America first’ policies
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Trump’s proposed tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China could be just the opening salvos in a broader tit-for-tat that may extend to Europe, and beyond