Tariffs Can Improve U.S. Economy, but Global Trade Realities, Retaliation, Could Offset Gains

8/8/25
ECONMIC POLICY
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The United States could achieve modest economic benefits by applying uniform tariffs on all trade partners, according to new research led by a University of California, Davis, economist. However, the complicated realities of supply chains, global trade and its downstream effects on people and businesses could offset economic gains and even lead to significant losses.  

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