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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Peter Edwell

What Ancient Rome can tell us about the fate of Trump’s tariffs

Tariffs were also used in Ancient Rome - (Getty Images)

Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at least 10 per cent on a vast range of goods imported to the US. For some countries and goods, the tariffs will be much higher.

Analysts have expressed shock and worry, warning the move could lead to inflation and possibly even recession for the US.

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