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Trump’s economic magic trick is coming undone
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There are fewer US manufacturing jobs than there were in 2024, due in part to the tariffs and immigration policies of US President Donald Trump (seen here with his wife, Melania).
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Jamelle Bouie
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The essence of US President Donald Trump’s pitch to the American people in 2024 was simple: They could have it both ways.
They could have a powerful, revitalised economy and “mass deportations now”.
