Tariffs: Boon or Boogieman?
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Tariffs are controversial. Some Wall Street analysts worry that tariffs could put a brake on global growth and cause inflation. Others believe that tariffs could be a valuable tool for achieving economic and political objectives, which include balancing trade, protecting certain key industries, and national security.