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The Economic Impact of the US-China Trade War
The Letter The US-China trade war will impact US consumers and business. The decoupling process could be messy.
By David Payne
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Trump Dials Back Most Tariffs but Targets China
The Kiplinger Letter Wall Street hopes that higher tariffs on most countries are on hold for good. But the trade war between the U.S. and China is heating up.
By Jim Patterson
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Ray Dalio Is Ringing Alarm Bells About 'Something Worse Than a Recession'
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio has been sounding off about his concerns for the global economy as a result of tariffs and certain policies, as well as other factors.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Best Investments to Sidestep a Trade War
These ETFs are well-designed to weather rising U.S. protectionism and retaliatory tariffs.
By Jeff Reeves
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Trump's Sweeping New Tariffs Rattle Wall Street, Main Street
The Kiplinger Letter Trump is promising that the short-term pain of steep new tariffs on imports will spark a manufacturing renaissance. But they pose major risks in the near term.
By Jim Patterson
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Cory Booker Highlights 2025 Tax Debate: ‘Are You Better Off Than You Were 71 Days Ago?’
Tax Policy A speech protesting Trump’s policies, including tax plans, breaks U.S. Senate records.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Congressional Republicans Tackle Trump's Agenda
The Kiplinger Letter Despite slim majorities in both chambers, the GOP is gearing up to overhaul taxes, border security and more.
By Sean Lengell
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What DOGE is Doing Now
The Kiplinger Letter As Musk's DOGE pursues its ambitious agenda, uncertainty and legal challenges are mounting — causing frustration for Trump.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Will Trump's Education Dept. Order Hurt Scholarships and Key Tax Breaks?
Tax Breaks The Trump administration's efforts to abolish the Department of Education could impact tax policy, college affordability, and your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Breaks
