The Trade Wars and a Slower Global Economy

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The latest economic numbers point to a further slowing of business at many small companies; economists say trade wars are a significant reason for the decline.

The trade wars that began with the Trump administration's tariffs on China early in 2018 and continued with retaliatory duties on U.S. goods are taking a toll on domestic manufacturers, economists say.

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