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Conor Friedersdorf
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Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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By Conor Friedersdorf Verified| The Atlantic Verified President Donald Trump sent the global economy into turmoil last week by imposing tariffs on all foreign goods arriving in the United States. Then he altered his own policy, announcing Wednesday that, excepting a 145 percent tax on goods from China and a 10 percent general tariff, he was pausing the new levies for 90 days.
By Conor Friedersdorf Verified| The Atlantic Verified State secrets are necessary, no matter who is president, because safeguarding certain kinds of information stops America’s enemies from doing us harm. They are also fraught, because when executive-branch officials can hide the truth, many abuse that power to cover up misdeeds. This tests the virtue of any administration—a test that Donald Trump’s administration is failing.
By Conor Friedersdorf Verified| The Atlantic Verified President Donald Trump sent the global economy into turmoil last week by imposing tariffs on all foreign goods arriving in the United States. Then he altered his own policy, announcing Wednesday that, excepting a 145 percent tax on goods from China and a 10 percent general tariff, he was pausing the new levies for 90 days.
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The Atlantic
The Atlantic is a respected American journal of news, literature, and opinion, founded in 1857 by notable literary figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Based in Washington, D.C., it is one of the oldest magazines in the U.S., originally created to promote a distinct American intellectual voice and address significant social issues. The magazine publishes long-form journalism, essays, and fiction in its print edition, which has transitioned to a 10-issue annual schedule. It also offers a robust digital platform featuring daily articles, podcasts, and multimedia content. The Atlantic focuses on literature, politics, science, and the arts, providing in-depth analysis and commentary that appeals to educated readers, including policymakers and academics. Throughout its history, it has played a vital role in national discourse and continues to influence public debate through its investigative journalism and digital-first approach.
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