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*”The U.S. Senate’s deadlocked vote on April 30, 2025, has left former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs intact, setting the stage for potential economic ripple effects. With a 49-49 tie—broken only by the absences of Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Mitch McConnell—the decision leaves businesses and consumers bracing for higher costs. Critics warn the tariffs act as a ‘tax increase on everybody,’ while supporters defend them as a strategic tool. As prices for everyday goods begin to climb, the debate over America’s trade strategy intensifies, with households caught in the crossfire.”*
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