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The United States' tariff policy on China, and even on its neighbors Canada and Mexico, has become a form of political theater that experts say is designed primarily for domestic posturing rather than real economic recalibration. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has rolled out sweeping tariffs, starting with a 10 percent duty on all foreign goods. Dozens of countries received a 90-day pause, but tariffs on Chinese imports surged to 125 percent. On April 11, smartphones and laptops were temporarily exempted. Still, tensions grew as a White House fact sheet noted China now faces tariffs of up to 245 percent. ▲ Protesters gather in front of the fence at the White House on Saturday. Thomas Mueller via AP The tariffs, emblematic of the MAGA agenda's populist protectionism, are inflicting high costs on US consumers and destabilizing global trade, according to analysts. "Trump's tariffs are not a negotiating tool, and they are not about trade or economics. They are about politics
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