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Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest explains effects of broad tariffs

Economic expert shares possible effects of President Trump’s tariffs
CBS NewsJonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, explained that broad tariffs could raise prices on many goods, worsening inflation and straining consumer budgets. He added that this uncertainty may lead to reduced spending and business cutbacks, potentially triggering a recession—an outcome policymakers hope to avoid.