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Trump's trade tactics harm long-term U.S. credibility, economist warns

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American economist Justin Wolfers has warned that President Trump's reliance on executive orders for trade agreements, bypassing Congressional approval, creates a precarious framework. Such orders, easily reversed by a successor, undermine the permanence typically afforded by legislated trade pacts. This approach could erode confidence in the U.S. as a dependable trade partner, prompting allies to seek alternative relationships.

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