During his presidency, Donald Trump made headlines with an aggressive approach to international trade, primarily through the implementation of tariffs. These tariffs, aimed at reducing trade deficits and revitalizing American manufacturing, marked a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. While they drew both praise and criticism, their long-term implications are still debated by economists and policymakers alike . Trump’s Tariffs What Were Trump’s Tariffs? Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods. Under Trump, these were used as a strategic tool to counter what he described as unfair trade practices, particularly by China . Beginning in 2018, the Trump administration levied tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of imports, including steel, aluminum, electronics, and agricultural products. Including: China: Over $360 billion in Chinese goods faced tariffs in a multi-phase trade war. European Union, Canada, and Mexico: Steel and aluminum tariffs le...