WLRN Public Media | By Tom Hudson
Escalating tariffs, a global trade war and a volatile stock market have many people on edge. Senior Economics Editor Tom Hudson looks at the economic uncertainty and the stock market volatility of companies in South Florida.
Worries among Floridians about the economy and paychecks have been building for weeks, even before President Donald Trump announced global tariffs a week ago. On Thursday, he reversed course — for now. He announced a pause on the reciprocal tariffs, except for the fees on goods from China.
How will these tariffs affect Floridians if they are instituted?
This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with MIA Media Group. Read more at WLRN.org
