The U.S.-China trade war became a defining result of Trump’s tariff policy. Beginning in 2018, the two countries exchanged rounds of tariffs, affecting hundreds of billions in trade. Trump accused China of intellectual property theft and unfair subsidies. In response, China targeted American agricultural products, especially soybeans, pork, and corn.

This caused major financial losses for American farmers, prompting the U.S. government to offer multi-billion-dollar aid packages. The trade war also unsettled global markets, disrupting supply chains and creating uncertainty for investors. Some analysts believed it forced China to reconsider trade practices, while others felt it damaged both economies. The conflict demonstrated how deeply interconnected global trade had become, making isolationist policies difficult to implement without consequences.#TrumpTariffs