
Trump Tariff War
Trump’s Tariff War: How Taxes on Imports Leverage Global Trade Deals
What Is Trump’s Tariff War? Trump’s tariff war refers to his aggressive use of tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—to reshape U.S. trade relationships, reduce trade deficits, and boost domestic manufacturing. Starting in his first term (2017–2021) and escalating in his second term (2025–present)