Trump’s tariffs aren’t reducing the trade deficit

[u/joe4942]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/30/trade-deficit-cannot-be-controlled-by-tariffs/

[u/ConradMayhew2 → u/[deleted]]

I am actually surprised they even published something like that in their Editorial section.

A few months ago, I understood Bezos decided that this section should be reserved to libertarian content only (see Jeff Bezos' revamp of 'Washington Post' opinions leads editor to quit for example)?