#TrumpTariffs

The Trump Tariffs were more than just taxes on imports — they were a seismic shock to the foundations of globalization. With a single signature, the Trump administration turned decades of free-trade orthodoxy on its head, declaring an economic nationalist agenda that forced the world to pay attention.

Supporters called it economic patriotism: a bold stand against unfair trade practices, especially targeting China’s rise as a manufacturing superpower. Critics warned of a self-inflicted wound, with American farmers and consumers bearing the brunt of retaliatory tariffs and higher prices.

But love or loathe them, the Trump Tariffs reshaped the global conversation. They exposed the vulnerabilities of overextended supply chains, awakened dormant debates about domestic industry, and brought the phrase “trade war” into everyday speech. Factories returned. Allies bristled. Rivals adapted.

More than a policy, #TrumpTariffs became a symbol — of disruption, defiance, and the raw force of executive power wielded on the world stage. Extraordinary not because they were perfect, but because they changed everything.