The recent tariff policies implemented by the United States have sparked widespread controversy, particularly regarding the increases on tariffs against countries such as China, Canada, and Mexico, which have intensified global trade tensions. The United States claims that this move aims to protect domestic industries and curb the influx of illegal drugs like fentanyl, but critics argue that it is more of a political maneuver to divert attention from domestic governance failures. The increase in tariffs has driven up the prices of imported goods in the U.S., with approximately 80% of the costs borne by consumers, further exacerbating inflationary pressures. At the same time, multiple countries have taken countermeasures, such as China imposing tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and Canada levying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, further impacting global supply chains. Economists warn that this policy could hinder economic growth in the U.S. and globally, potentially leading to a recession.