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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Wiseman,Anne d'Innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber

Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

Trump Economy Tariffs - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.

The president’s massive and unpredictable taxes on imports seem likely to mean emptier shelves and higher prices for American shoppers, perhaps within weeks.

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