Trump Tariff Letters Elicit Muted Response

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

10-Jul-25 07:00

Trump Tariff Letters Elicit Muted Response

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Wall Street's response to the latest round of tariff news from the Trump administration has been tepid, even as higher rates are announced for reasons ranging from actual trade to politics. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank shares his views on these latest developments and more.

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Categories: markets, economy

Tags: tariffs, economics, trade war, prices,

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