#TrumpTariffs What Were the Trump Tariffs All About?

Between 2018 and 2020, the Trump administration imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of goods—especially from China. The goal? Reduce the U.S. trade deficit, bring manufacturing back home, and pressure China to change its trade practices.

🔹 Key points:

China Tariffs: Up to 25% tariffs on $370B of Chinese goods.

Steel & Aluminum: Tariffs on imports from many countries, citing national security.

Retaliation: China and others hit back with tariffs on U.S. exports.

Impact: Mixed. Some industries saw protection; others faced higher costs.

💬 Whether you view them as tough economic defense or costly protectionism, the Trump tariffs reshaped U.S. trade—and their legacy still shapes policy debates today.