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University at Albany professor says recent moves by Trump could jeopardize democracy

University at Albany professor of political science Greg Nowell
University at Albany
University at Albany professor of political science Greg Nowell

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a slew of new reciprocal tariffs on countries across the globe. Trump placed a 10 percent baseline tax on imports from all countries as well as an additional 34 percent tax on imports from China, a 20 percent tax on imports from the European Union, and a 24 percent tariff on Japan among many others. Markets suffered huge losses to end the week.

Estimates from the Yale Budget Lab, a non-partisan policy research center, predict the tariffs will cost the average U.S. household an additional $3,800 per year. I spoke with University at Albany political science professor Greg Nowell about the impact the taxes are likely to have on consumers and the economy.

Samantha joined the WAMC staff in 2023 after graduating from the University at Albany. She covers the City of Troy and Rensselaer County at large. Outside of reporting, she host's WAMC's Weekend Edition and Midday Magazine.

She can be reached by phone at (518)-465-5233 Ext. 211 or by email at ssimmons@wamc.org.