#TrumpTariffs **#TrumpTariffs: Still Shaping Trade & Debate**

Love 'em or hate 'em, the tariffs imposed during the Trump administration continue to reverberate. Initially targeting steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) in 2018 under "national security," they quickly expanded to $360+ billion worth of Chinese goods, aiming to curb unfair practices and boost US manufacturing.

**Supporters argue:**

✅ Protected critical industries & jobs

✅ Forced tough negotiations with China (Phase 1 Deal)

✅ Highlighted unfair trade imbalances

**Critics counter:**

⚠️ Raised costs for consumers & businesses (from cars to appliances)

⚠️ Sparked retaliatory tariffs, hurting US farmers & exporters

⚠️ Failed to significantly reduce the trade deficit long-term

While the Biden administration largely maintained these tariffs (even adding some), the debate rages on. Were they a necessary reset or a costly economic gamble? With #TradePolicy central to the 2024 election, expect #TrumpTariffs to remain a hot-button issue. What’s your take? 👇