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A Phony Trade War?

As 104% tariffs are introduced against Chinese imports at midnight, are we witnessing a real trade war or self-dealing theatrics?

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Zev Shalev
Apr 08, 2025
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Breaking tonight: Trump's slapping 104% tariffs on Chinese imports at midnight. Markets in turmoil, Beijing threatening to "fight to the end." Everyone's reporting economic warfare.

I'm not buying it. And you shouldn't either.

What’s not…

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