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Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest discusses shifting tariff policies

Consumers weary amid tariffs, market swings
Scripps NewsJonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said President Trump’s shifting tariff policies have rattled markets and shaken consumer confidence. “People are really concerned about where things are headed,” said Ernest, who warned that recent inflation data doesn’t reflect current turmoil. “We’ve had a lot more turmoil introduced into the market,” he said.