#TariffsPause Donald Trump used tariffs as a key tool of his economic and trade policy, especially against China. His strategy aimed to protect the U.S. industry, reduce the trade deficit, and push for more favorable agreements. However, tariffs raised the costs of basic imports, affecting both consumers and businesses. Sectors such as agriculture, automotive, and manufacturing felt direct impacts. Additionally, they generated global trade tensions. Although they led to renegotiations like the USMCA, many economists agree that they also caused inflation and economic slowdown. Trump maintains that tariffs strengthen the economic sovereignty of the United States.