Peterson Institute for International Economics: Trump's Trade Agreements Brought Stability But No Legitimacy
December 13, 2025
December 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Trump's trade agreements brought stability but no legitimacy
By Alan Wm. Wolff (PIIE)
After the shock and awe of President Donald Trump's April 2 tariffs on everything from everywhere, the administration eventually negotiated agreements setting tariffs on imports generally at a lower than the threatened rat . . .
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Trump's trade agreements brought stability but no legitimacy
By Alan Wm. Wolff (PIIE)
After the shock and awe of President Donald Trump's April 2 tariffs on everything from everywhere, the administration eventually negotiated agreements setting tariffs on imports generally at a lower than the threatened rat . . .