You Can NOT Be Serious!: John Authers

April 3, 2025, 4:42 AM UTC

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Today’s Points:


  • The blanket versus reciprocal tariffs debate has been resolved: Both
  • 10% blanket tariffs on all imports, starting April 5.
  • Tariffs of 54% on China, 20% on the EU, 24% on Japan, 26% on India, from April 9.
  • Mexico and Canada avoid new tariffs for now.
  • The UK escapes with a 10% tariff — a Brexit dividend at last.
  • China and small Asian countries like Vietnam seem the worst affected.
  • The initial market reaction is very, very negative.
  • AND: The doors we never opened into the ...


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