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Trump's trade war is raising money for the government, but at whose expense?

Cargo traffic at the Port of Oakland has slowed since President Trump imposed worldwide tariffs in April.

Tariff collections are up sharply in the last 2 months. Congressional forecasters say tariffs could help reduce the federal debt, but they'll also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

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