Some analysts increasingly believe the president sees levies as more than a negotiating ploy. To him, they’re a potential source of revenue.

President Trump may see tariffs as a revenue source and not just as a negotiating tactic, some analysts now say.Doug Mills/The New York TimesIs Trump bluffing?

President Trump’s tariff threats have perplexed and rankled foreign leaders and C.E.O.s for some time now as they fear the unleashing of a tit-for-tat trade war.

Investors apparently feel relieved that he has held off so far, with S&P 500 futures gaining this morning. But a growing number of analysts and business leaders fear tariffs are inevitable (more on that below). There’s one theory gaining traction: Trump sees levies not just as a negotiating tactic, but also as a way to make money.

A recap of Trump’s latest threats: Canada and Mexico could

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