Charting the Global Economy: US Tariffs Wallop Markets, Outlook

President Donald’s Trump’s mid-week move to impose broad US tariffs — punishing for many countries — kicked off massive shock waves that reverberated through corporate boardrooms, financial markets and world governments.

All countries are subject to a 10% baseline tariff, now in effect, while trading partners with which the US has the largest trade deficits will see higher reciprocal duties, beginning April 9.

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