US Tariffs Policy Reeling Under Pressure, Job Losses Mount
As the Trump administration's tariffs policy continues to take its toll on American industry, a grim reality is emerging: the losses are mounting, and over 70,000 jobs have vanished since April 2025.
According to Gavin Bade, a reporter on trade and economic policy at The Wall Street Journal, the situation is becoming increasingly dire for the US economy. In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Bade revealed that Donald Trump's tariffs strategy may already be backfiring, biting off more than it can chew.
"It's a perfect storm of protectionism, and the results are catastrophic," said Bade. "These trade wars have created chaos, disrupting global supply chains and ultimately harming American workers."
The staggering figure of over 70,000 job losses serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of Trump's tariffs policy. From manufacturing to agriculture, industries that were once thriving under the previous trade agreements are now struggling to stay afloat.
Bade warned that this is only the beginning, and the economic fallout from these tariffs could be catastrophic if left unchecked. "It's already coming back to bite us," he said. "We're seeing manufacturers shifting production overseas, and American consumers footing the bill for higher prices."
As the US economy teeters on the brink of crisis, one thing is clear: Trump's tariffs policy is a recipe for disaster. The only question now is whether it can be reversed before irreparable damage is done to the nation's economic future.
As the Trump administration's tariffs policy continues to take its toll on American industry, a grim reality is emerging: the losses are mounting, and over 70,000 jobs have vanished since April 2025.
According to Gavin Bade, a reporter on trade and economic policy at The Wall Street Journal, the situation is becoming increasingly dire for the US economy. In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Bade revealed that Donald Trump's tariffs strategy may already be backfiring, biting off more than it can chew.
"It's a perfect storm of protectionism, and the results are catastrophic," said Bade. "These trade wars have created chaos, disrupting global supply chains and ultimately harming American workers."
The staggering figure of over 70,000 job losses serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of Trump's tariffs policy. From manufacturing to agriculture, industries that were once thriving under the previous trade agreements are now struggling to stay afloat.
Bade warned that this is only the beginning, and the economic fallout from these tariffs could be catastrophic if left unchecked. "It's already coming back to bite us," he said. "We're seeing manufacturers shifting production overseas, and American consumers footing the bill for higher prices."
As the US economy teeters on the brink of crisis, one thing is clear: Trump's tariffs policy is a recipe for disaster. The only question now is whether it can be reversed before irreparable damage is done to the nation's economic future.
. It's not like the US was immune to global competition anyway... I mean, what did we expect when China and Europe started playing hardball? Tariffs are just a normal part of trade wars, it's not like Trump made them up himself 
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. Those industries need to step up their game if they want to compete with America's best and brightest manufacturers... but at what cost? The cost of American consumers footing the bill for higher prices? Worth it or not, I'm still on the fence about this one 
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. Ugh, my mind is all over the place today 
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idk man, i just know im so worried about the economy now. what if they keep going down this path and we lose even more jobs? 
it makes me wanna scream!
. 70,000 jobs lost already? That's like a whole community of people affected 
. It's not just the workers who are struggling, their families too... I can only imagine how tough this must be for them 
. The fact that it might get even worse if left unchecked is really worrying 
. I just hope someone steps in to help soon 
. We need to support those who are losing their livelihoods and make sure they're not forgotten 
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. Trump talks about how he's fighting for American workers, but in reality, his tariffs policy is just hurting them more than helping. It's all about protecting the interests of a select few, while the rest of the country is left to pick up the pieces.
. What's next, a recession? A depression? We're basically playing with economic fire and watching as our nation's economy burns 
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. Newsflash, buddy: we're not in a Cold War anymore, it's time to play by the rules of international trade.