#TrumpTariffs the trump tariffs had several demerits. they led to increased costs of American consumers and business, as imported goods become more expensive. U.S manufactures relying on foreign materials faced high production cost, reducing their global competitiveness. Retaliatory tariffs from other countries especially china, hurt American exporters, particularly in agriculture sector. Farmers suffer major losses due to decreased demand for U.S products abroad. The tariff also strained international trade relations, weakening long standing alliances. Globel supply chains were disrupted, leading to delays and inefficiencies.

Overall, the tariff created economic uncertainty, discourages investment and slowed economic growth. Many economists believe that tariffs did more harm than good to the U.S economy in the long run.