General · 9 May 2026
Trump’s Global Trade Push Starts Falling Apart
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Higher prices and trade worries could continue as countries push back against Washington’s tariff strategy. Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape global trade through import taxes is facing growing resistance, according to an analysis published on 9 May. Stephen Brown of Capital Economics said remaining tariffs may now raise about $230bn yearly, far below earlier projections tied to Trump’s wider trade plans.
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