Letters: Trump's tariffs probably have nothing to do with the economy

President Trump’s affinity for tariffs is not driven by economic motives but rather by a desire to exert power and control. Binyamin Appelbaum argues that Trump enjoys the leverage tariffs give him to make other countries “beg” for relief. Contrary to popular belief, Trump’s tariff policy is not aimed at boosting American manufacturing or filling government coffers but rather at showcasing his ability to make others yield to his demands.

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