#TrumpTariffs The Trump tariffs were tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imported products, mainly from China, with the aim of reducing the U.S. trade deficit and protecting local industries. Initiated in 2018, the tariffs affected products such as steel, aluminum, and electronics, and triggered a trade war with China, which responded with tariffs on U.S. products. Trump also imposed tariffs on the EU and Canada. Although there were partial agreements like the "phase 1" deal with China, the tariffs increased costs and impacted global supply chains, with mixed effects on the economy.