In 2018, former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a series of tariffs on imports from multiple countries, notably China, as part of the 'America First' policy. The aim of these tariffs was to protect American industry, particularly in the fields of steel, aluminum, and technology, and to curb what Trump considered unfair trade practices by China.

How to Reduce or Eliminate Tariffs

Reducing or eliminating these tariffs is usually done through:

• Bilateral negotiations between the United States and the affected countries, especially China.

• Executive orders from the current U.S. president.

• Recommendations from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) or pressure from Congress and trade chambers.

• Temporary measures such as suspending tariffs on certain products or sectors.

Benefiting from Price Increases

• American companies importing raw materials and components whose costs have risen due to the tariffs.

• The American consumer who bears the burden of rising prices.

• Chinese or foreign companies that have been harmed by the decline in their exports to the United States.

• The technology sector that relies on global supply chains.

In 2025, the issue of Trump's tariffs returned to the forefront again after several years of economic and political debate. These tariffs, which had been imposed between 2018 and 2020, continued to impact global trade, especially with China.