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Economists debate Trump tariffs' damage amid rising oil prices

Economists are divided on the impact of recent tariffs, with some arguing they have significantly harmed the U.S. economy by slowing job growth and increasing inflation. Others, like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, believe the tariffs have had a minimal effect. Despite economic concerns, the tariffs have generated substantial revenue for the U.S. Treasury, though the constitutionality of some duties remains under legal challenge. AI

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Economists debate Trump tariffs' damage amid rising oil prices

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Eleanor Pringle ·

    A year after Liberation Day, Trump’s tariffs have done ‘significant damage’ to the U.S. economy, says Moody’s chief economist

    "Since that day, job growth has come to a standstill," Zandi says.