#TrumpTariffs The Trump Tariffs are a series of customs duties imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump, mainly between 2018 and 2020, with the declared aim of protecting the U.S. industry and reducing the trade deficit. The main targets were China, the European Union, Mexico, and Canada. The tariffs affected products such as steel, aluminum, electronics, automobiles, and soybeans. China responded with symmetric tariffs, starting a trade war. These measures divided public opinion: some praised the attempt to revitalize domestic production, while others criticized the increased costs for American businesses and consumers.