Trump plans to give Americans $2,000 tariff dividend
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If the Supreme Court allows Trump’s steepest tariffs to stand, price increases may accelerate while economic uncertainty associated with the tariffs could put downward pressure on hiring, some economists said.
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump on IEEPA wouldn't mean the end of all tariffs, experts say
Trade experts expect some U.S. tariffs to remain elevated even if the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's IEEPA levies.
Tariff rates have risen sharply, but U.S. companies - and the U.S. economy - have proven more resilient than many investors feared. Read more here.
Economists who spoke with Newsweek warned that tariff revenues may be insufficient to finance Trump's $2,000 checks.
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Tariff-Funded Stimulus Checks Face Legal Hurdles Ahead
I watched a big promise land with a loud splash: $2,000 checks for every American, funded by tariff revenue. The pitch sounds simple and bold. But simple is not the same as workable. As the Supreme Court weighs whether key tariffs are constitutional,
Tree light strings face higher tariffs than trees or ornaments, mostly across the board. Tree light strings fall under HTS 9405.30.00, which carry a base tariff of 8%, according to the ITC. For strings from Vietnam or Cambodia, this 8% base tariff will likely raise prices between 5% and 10% in the retail market.
India's equity markets are stagnant with earnings growing in single digits and valuations fair. The lack of corporate investment and tariff uncertainty hinder growth compared to outperforming U.S. and emerging markets.