President Trump’s tariff blitz has reversed a century of US trade liberalization, with economists warning that rebuilding could take a long time due to the historical difficulty of dismantling trade barriers. Trump’s tariffs, set to be the highest since 1909, are seen as more disruptive now in the global economy, where trade plays a significant role. While tariffs may be used as negotiating tools, they can persist for decades if concessions are not met, as seen with the “chicken tax” on US light truck imports from the 1960s that reshaped the auto industry.
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Nine bar staff arrested for beating on British tourist over £460 bill
A British backpacker, Cameron James Wilkins, was assaulted by nine bar workers in Thailand after refusing to pay a £460 bill at the Diamond Karaoke Bar. The incident, captured on video, shows him being restrained and kicked by the staff, leading to police arrests and an investigation into the bar's practices of overcharging tourists. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A British tourist was attacked by bar workers in Thailand after he refused to...
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