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Tariffs: Your super simple guide

Everything you need to know about President Trump and his favourite word.

Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on imports to the US. This has caused a huge reaction across the world with many major stock markets in free fall ever since.

Are you confused by all the different words being thrown around? What actually is a tariff? Don鈥檛 worry - we鈥檙e joined by 蜜芽传媒 business presenter Will Bain to explain everything you need to know about tariffs and how they can impact your life.

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Tue 8 Apr 2025 02:50GMT
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