#TrumpTariffs Trump tariffs refer to trade policies implemented by former U.S. President Donald Trump, primarily targeting imports from China, starting in 2018. The tariffs were intended to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, revive domestic manufacturing, and address what Trump called unfair trade practices, including intellectual property theft. The U.S. imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods, prompting retaliatory tariffs from China on U.S. exports. These measures sparked a trade war, affecting global markets and supply chains. Supporters said they protected American jobs, while critics argued they raised costs for businesses and consumers. Some tariffs remain in place under President Joe Biden’s administration amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions.