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With Mr. Trump’s actions on Thursday, the U.S. effective tariff rate now exceeds 18 percent, the highest level since 1934, according to an estimate earlier this month by the Budget Lab at Yale.
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U.S. effective tariff rate now exceeds 18 percent highest level since 1934 according to Yale Budget Lab.
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Budget Lab at Yale
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-07",
    "year": "1934",
    "person": "Donald Trump",
    "tariff_rate": "18%",
    "organization": "Budget Lab at Yale"
}
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September 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM (3 days ago)
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September 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM (3 days ago)

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President Trump's new tariffs on 90 countries took effect, raising concerns globally. The move is expected to increase prices for American consumers and impact global economies. Experts warn of potential economic shocks.

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Trade War
Tariffs
International Trade
US Economy
Global Economics

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