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A potential second Trump administration is already generating headlines with proposed policies, including mass firings and stricter immigration enforcement, raising concerns about various issues. However, it is the looming threat of widespread tariffs on goods from nearly every country that is causing the most significant apprehension. The announcement of these tariffs has sent tremors through the financial markets, resulting in substantial losses in stock market value. Reports indicate that even some of Trump’s most loyal supporters are expressing doubts about the economic implications. Analysts believe that Trump’s tariff strategy is primarily a tactic for leveraging concessions, which could lead to prolonged economic instability and negatively impact both American businesses and international trading partners. (Based on reporting from The Verge).