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How did Donald Trump get his customs idea? A (unfortunately true) fairy tale
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Donald Trump’s tariffs first plunged the financial markets into chaos, then they caused a lot of confusion. But how did he get this idea at all? A story, as absurd as a fairy tale.
This article first appeared in April 2025. On the occasion of the customs agreement agreement between the EU and the USA, we will publish it again at this point.
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I have been working in the news industry for over 6 years, first as a reporter and now as an editor. I have covered politics extensively, and my work has appeared in major newspapers and online news outlets around the world. In addition to my writing, I also contribute regularly to 24 Hours World.