What Were the Trump Tariffs?

Back in 2018, former U.S. President Donald Trump placed extra taxes (called tariffs) on goods coming from countries like China, Canada, and the EU. His goal? To protect American businesses and jobs by making imported products more expensive, so people would buy American-made goods instead.

But these tariffs also sparked trade wars. Other countries hit back with their own tariffs, and prices went up for many products, from electronics to groceries. Some say it helped U.S. industries. Others say it hurt consumers and global trade.

Was it smart protection or risky politics? Drop your thoughts