Will Tariffs Fix the Trade Deficit? Myths vs. Reality

The debate over tariffs and trade deficits has surged back into the spotlight in 2025. With the U.S. reigniting a series of sweeping tariffs against China and other key trading partners, policymakers are again arguing that protectionist policies are the key to fixing America’s persistent trade imbalance. The logic, at first glance, seems intuitive: if […]