Trump postpones beef tariff cuts over fears of hitting US cattle farmers
Abrupt change of plan signals chaotic approach to trade
Abrupt change of plan signals chaotic approach to trade

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US President Donald Trump announces levies on dozens of countries and formalises some trade deals

US trade policy is a cautionary tale but not yet a catalyst of global disaster

Trump administration says high levies imposed on partners are ‘locked in’

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