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May 21, 2025, 9:37 a.m.
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Nearly one out of every three physical products made in the world today comes from China, including many items we use in our daily lives. Economics correspondent Paul Solman invites us into his home for a look at what tariff turbulence means for the products we rely on.
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Key Terms
tariff — a tax on imported or exported goods
Media literacy: Who else would you like to see interviewed to learn more about tariffs and how they might affect the U.S. economy?
Watch the video below of a News Hour story featuring economists with differing views on Trump's tariffs.
To learn more about how businesses are dealing with the impacts of tariffs, complete this Daily News Lesson.
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