- Trump’s tariff plans would be disastrous for America and the world. You may think his worst ideas won’t get far. Sadly, on trade he has been singularly influential. Though much about Mr Trump’s policy agenda is chaotic, in one area he is crystal clear: he wants to raise tariffs. A lot. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/11/02/donald-trumps-tariff-plans-would-inflict-grievous-damage-on-america-and-the-world 18 comments economy