Life & Money Investing Growing Wealth What the New Tariffs Could Mean for the Economy — And Your Wallet Jon Byman Jun 01, 2018 The president’s tariffs may be part of a larger trend toward protectionism. Photo credit: Anastasia Inozemtseva/EyeEm/Getty Images share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article What Is Inflation? Learn more article From Chicken Taxes to Flamethrowers: The Oddities of Trade Wars Learn more article What Causes Volatility in the Markets? Learn more