Introduction: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Student Debt In an unprecedented escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, the United States recently imposed a 125% tariff on imports from China – a massive levy aimed at pressuring Beijing. In response, China has retaliated in kind, raising tariffs on all U.S. goods to 125% as well. These tit-for-tat […]
The United States has recently ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%, marking a dramatic escalation in the trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Such a steep tariff hike is not just a headline about international trade – it’s a development that may hit home for American consumers and borrowers. […]
In April 2025, the White House announced a historic increase in tariffs: imports from China would now be taxed at 104%. At first glance, this global trade conflict might seem unrelated to your student loans. However, the economic ripple effects—rising inflation, higher living costs, and increased interest rates—directly impact the repayment capacity of millions of […]
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