#TrumpTariffs The tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, especially during his presidency (2017–2021), were a central piece of his "America First" trade policy. They primarily targeted China, imposing tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars in goods to counter what Trump considered unfair trade practices. Tariffs were also applied to steel, aluminum, and products from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico. While they aimed to protect American jobs and reduce the trade deficit, many economists argued that they increased costs for American consumers and businesses, leading to international tensions and trade reprisals from the affected countries.