Today's story: Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on nearly every country in the world, triggering panic in global markets. But just days later, he walked back the harshest parts of the plan, leaving investors, business leaders, and political allies confused and shaken.

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Trump's tariff chaos rattles world economies

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Trump's tariff chaos rattles world economies