#TrumpTariffs Trump Tariffs Trump tariffs refer to a series of import taxes implemented during Donald Trump's presidency, primarily from 2018 to 2020, as part of his "America First" economic policy. The tariffs targeted goods from China, the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, aiming to protect U.S. industries and reduce the U.S. trade deficit. Most notably, the tariffs on Chinese products led to a trade war between the U.S. and China. China responded by imposing retaliatory tariffs, affecting American farmers and manufacturers.