President Trump’s broad tariff rollout takes aim at the U.S. trade deficit, which he calls a “national emergency.” Here’s how the trade deficit works, how tariffs affect it—and why economists say it isn't necessarily bad for the economy.
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President Trump’s broad tariff rollout takes aim at the U.S. trade deficit, which he calls a “national emergency.” Here’s how the trade deficit works, how tariffs affect it—and why economists say it isn't necessarily bad for the economy.