Trump's erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth
Trump's erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth
President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses.
Summary
Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies on Canada, Mexico, and China are creating chaos for businesses, delaying investments, and threatening economic growth.
Sudden tariff hikes, exemptions, and reversals have left companies unable to plan, with industries from manufacturing to retail struggling with cost uncertainties.
Economists warn that this volatility discourages investment and could harm the economy.
Business leaders say the lack of clear trade policy is forcing them to reconsider expansions and delay projects, while small businesses face financial strain due to unexpected costs.