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Best of BS Opinion: Trump to Gukesh; Stories of spiral, spins, and surprise

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Trump's views on tariffs and trade reflect a majority perspective in the US that the world will need to adapt to
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Illustration: Binay Sinha

Abhijeet Kumar New Delhi

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Ah, the boomerang—a simple, elegant curve of wood that embodies a paradox: it’s designed to strike a target but, if mishandled, always circles back. Today, let’s dive into our stories through this ancient metaphor to explore tales of geopolitics and sports- where strategies, like the boomerang, are as likely to return as they are to hit their mark. 
Donald Trump’s high tariffs, intended as precision throws to discipline trading partners, risk spinning out of control. By imposing up to 100 per cent tariffs on imports, he seeks to hit targets like China while bolstering America’s economic