Why Trump's tariff promises will be hard to keep

President-elect Donald Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.

Jan 19, 2025 - 14:30
Why Trump's tariff promises will be hard to keep
President-elect Donald Trump speaks turing a press conference on Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.

President-elect Donald Trump has said his tariffs will raise revenues, boost U.S. jobs, and help stop the drug trade. But some of these goals are at odds with the others.

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