#TrumpTariffs * Economic Impact and Welfare Implications: The profound effects of Trump-era tariffs on global economic welfare, resource allocation distortions, and the increased trade policy uncertainty they generated. This includes analysis of how tariffs generally lower overall economic well-being and make standard policy measures like monetary or fiscal policy less effective, urging economists to re-evaluate these policies and their long-term consequences.

* Trade War with China and its Fallout: The intricate dynamics and widespread repercussions of the trade war initiated by Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, examining the significant financial costs incurred by US employers, the strategic repositioning of global supply chains, and the potential for separating Chinese companies from international networks, despite temporary truces.

* Impact on US Domestic Industries and Employment: The direct financial burden of tariffs on American businesses, particularly within retail and wholesale sectors, leading to potential price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes, or reduced profit margins. This also encompasses discussions on whether foreign manufacturers or US companies ultimately bear the costs and how large corporations strategically managed inventory to mitigate initial impacts.