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Trump Has Said ‘No Exceptions’ to His Tariffs. Will That Last?

His administration has acknowledged that exceptions undercut the power of tariffs, but it seems hard for the president to resist making deals.

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A steel factory in Hangzhou, China. In his first term, President Trump initially imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum from countries like China and Russia.
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Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic

The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.

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An Intel construction site in Chandler, Ariz. Intel is among the companies that have pledged to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S. chip-making facilities.
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaking at the grand opening for a new $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, in April 2022.
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