Reasonably Optimistic
Reasonably Optimistic
The Washington Post
How many ‘shocks to the system’ can America take?
20 minutes Posted Apr 8, 2025 at 7:51 pm.
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President Trump’s escalation of trade wars around the globe has markets, and many Americans, feeling anxious. Columnists Dana Milbank, Heather Long and Philip Bump discuss the high costs of Trump’s tariffs and how globalization will continue, with the U.S. or without it. Plus, some practical tips for what we can all do to manage our lives in this tumultuous moment.