#TrumpTariffs

The label #TrumpTariffs refers to the tariff policy adopted by former U.S. President Donald Trump during his term (2017–2021), as part of his strategy to rebalance U.S. foreign trade, particularly with China.

This policy focused on imposing high tariffs on a large number of imported goods, ranging from iron and steel to technology and agricultural products, with the stated goal of protecting domestic industry, creating jobs, and reducing the U.S. trade deficit.

The most famous phase of this policy was the trade war with China, which began in 2018 and saw the two economic powers exchanging tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of goods. These policies sparked widespread division:

Supporters viewed it as a necessary tool to pressure China to stop unfair trade practices.

Opponents argued that it raised prices for American consumers and harmed global supply chains.

The label #TrumpTariffs remained active on social media, especially during periods of trade negotiations and economic crises, and is still used today to discuss the effects of that era on the global economy and U.S. trade policy.