#TrumpTariffs Trump tariffs refer to the import taxes imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump between 2018 and 2020, primarily targeting China. These tariffs aimed to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, protect American industries, and pressure China to reform its trade practices. The tariffs covered hundreds of billions of dollars in goods, including steel, aluminum, electronics, and consumer products. Supporters argued that the tariffs protected American jobs and industries, while critics claimed they raised costs for consumers and disrupted global supply chains. The U.S.-China trade war that followed led to retaliatory tariffs from China on American products.