#TrumpTariffs

The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a strict trade policy known as "Trump Tariffs" (#TrumpTariffs), which was implemented between 2018 and 2019. Initially, these tariffs targeted imports of steel and aluminum from several countries, but later expanded to include hundreds of goods coming from China, as part of what the administration described as "protecting the U.S. economy" and "reducing the trade deficit."

The main goal was to pressure countries – especially China – to renegotiate trade agreements that the U.S. administration deemed unfair, and to stimulate domestic industry by reducing reliance on imported products. However, these policies sparked widespread controversy, as supporters viewed them as necessary to protect American jobs, while opponents warned that they raised prices on consumers and harmed global supply chains.

The tariffs led to an escalation in the trade war with China, which responded by imposing tariffs on American products, affecting sectors such as agriculture and energy. Despite some temporary agreements, the effects of this policy remained evident on the global economy for several years.