#TrumpTariffs Trump's tariffs! Here is what you need to know about the former U.S. president's trade policies:
# What are Trump's tariffs?
Trump's tariffs are taxes on imported goods from other countries, aimed at protecting the American economy.
# Economic impact
- Increase in the average import tax rate to 16.5%, the highest since 1937
- Reduction of U.S. GDP by 0.7%
- Loss of over 600,000 jobs
# Affected countries
- China: 10% tariff on all imports
- Mexico and Canada: 25% tariff on some imports
- European Union: 20% tariff on some imports
# Consequences
- Increase in prices for American consumers
- Reduction in the competitiveness of American companies
- Retaliatory responses from other countries, affecting U.S. exports ¹