Trump's tariffs aimed to protect domestic industries ๐ช and reduce trade deficits ๐. By increasing import costs ๐ฐ, they incentivized local production ๐ญ and potentially boosted manufacturing jobs ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ. Some argue tariffs could be a tool for fair trade negotiations ๐ค and to address unfair practices. While debated, the intention was to strengthen the national economy ๐บ๐ธ and level the playing field in international trade ๐.
