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Will bond vigilantes kill Trump tax cuts?


Published on 2025-05-17 12:06:57 - Fortune
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  • The bill arriving in Congress could add an estimated $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit through 2034.

The article from Fortune, published on May 16, 2025, discusses the impact of bond vigilantes on financial markets following former President Donald Trump's proposal for reciprocal tariffs. The bond vigilantes, reacting to the potential inflationary effects of these tariffs, have driven up bond yields, causing a significant increase in borrowing costs. This surge in yields has complicated the Republican Party's efforts to push through new tax cuts, as higher borrowing costs could exacerbate the federal deficit. The article highlights the tension between Trump's economic policies and the market's response, illustrating how bond investors are actively influencing fiscal policy by demanding higher yields to compensate for perceived increased risk.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/2025/05/16/bond-vigilantes-killed-trump-reciprocal-tariffs-yields-back-up-republicans-push-tax-cuts/ ]