#TrumpTariffs

President Trump’s recent tariff decisions, including a 50% hike on steel and aluminum imports effective June 4, 2025, aim to bolster U.S. manufacturing and national security. By doubling tariffs from 25%, Trump seeks to curb unfair trade practices and protect domestic industries, though exemptions remain for USMCA-compliant goods and select UK imports. Critics argue these measures, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, risk escalating global trade tensions and raising consumer prices. A federal court briefly blocked these tariffs, citing overreach, but an appeals court stay keeps them in effect pending review, sparking debate over economic impacts and presidential authority.