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Sachs stresses that the decision to implement these tariffs derives not from a consensus within the Republican Party or the business community, but is largely reflective of Trump's personal economic philosophy. This disconnect raises questions about the health of the U.S. political system, which he believes has become corrupted, allowing one individual to enact sweeping economic policies without adequate checks or balances. This lack of representation for broader American interests suggests a political failure that could lead to backlash from the very business leaders who initially supported Trump for other fiscal benefits.