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As tariffs kick in, economist flags recession warning signs

Season 2025 Episode 219 | 5m 44s

After months of delay and backroom dealmaking, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping tariffs on nearly 100 countries, sending U.S. import duties soaring to their highest levels in nearly a century. To help break down the impact of the new tariffs and interpret some signs we’re seeing across the economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG.

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