#TrumpTariffs

Donald Trump's tariff policy, which is a cornerstone of his "America First" agenda, aimed to protect American industries by imposing higher tariffs on imported goods, especially from China. Beginning in 2018, his administration imposed tariffs on products worth hundreds of billions of dollars, igniting a trade war. The tariffs targeted steel, aluminum, and Chinese technology, prompting retaliatory tariffs on American exports. While Trump claimed that this strategy boosted domestic manufacturing and reduced the trade deficit, critics argued that it raised costs for American businesses and consumers. The long-term economic impact remains contentious, with benefits and disruptions in global supply chains and American markets.