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Vishaal Sanjay

Trump's Trade Deal With Japan A Tax On Americans — Economist Says, 'Not Remotely Optimistic' US Auto Companies Will Gain As Toyota And Honda Stocks Rally

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Economist Justin Wolfers is pushing back against the narrative surrounding President Donald Trump’s new trade agreement with Japan, arguing that the deal essentially results in a tax increase for American consumers.

What Happened: On Thursday, in a post on X, Wolfers addressed what he refers to as a “confusion in the reporting” of Trump’s latest trade deal with Japan. “So let me clarify,” he says, accompanied by a video of his recent appearance on MSNBC.

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