#TrumpTariffs Former U.S. President Donald Trump implemented a series of tariffs during his administration as part of an "America First" trade policy. His goal was to reduce trade deficits, protect American industries, and bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. The most notable tariffs targeted Chinese goods, triggering a trade war between the U.S. and China. Trump imposed duties on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of imports, citing unfair trade practices and intellectual property theft by China. While some industries saw temporary benefits, others, like agriculture and manufacturing, faced increased costs and retaliatory tariffs. Critics argue that the tariffs hurt global trade and strained relations with allies, while supporters believe they forced long-overdue changes in global trade dynamics.