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Trump Retreats on Tariffs as Poll Approval Dips and Democrats Step Aside

Out with the old, in with the new

After weeks of standing firm on his “Liberation Day” tariffs, the president signaled a clear pivot. He said the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports were “very high” and promised they would come down, though not to zero. That’s not just a messaging shift, it’s a strategic retreat. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed the move, saying the current rates are…

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