Washington, April 3, 2025 (AFP) - Trump rolls political dice with huge tariff gamble

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2025-04-03

As the former owner of several bankrupt casinos, Donald Trump knows all about taking a gamble. But his announcement of worldwide tariffs carries huge political risks for the US president. The Republican billionaire defied warnings from many economists to insist that his trade war would bring the economic "Golden Age" that he pledged during his 2024 election campaign. Trump and his party will therefore likely face anger from US voters if his "Libe......

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