Trump’s Escalating Tariff Strategy Sparks Global Trade Retaliation

The U.S. president’s sweeping tariffs target key trading partners, prompting sharp countermeasures and economic uncertainty.

President Donald Trump has imposed unprecedented tariffs, including 25% levies on imports from China, the EU, Canada, and Mexico, with further increases planned.
Retaliatory tariffs from Canada, the EU, and China amount to $100 billion, with Mexico also vowing tough countermeasures against U.S. imports.
Economists warn that Trump’s aggressive trade policy could harm U.S. economic growth, increase inflation, and worsen market volatility, as stocks have already fallen significantly.
Trump’s justification for the tariffs centers on reducing the U.S. trade deficit and reviving domestic manufacturing, though experts challenge the effectiveness of this approach.
Republican frustration is growing, with some lawmakers and strategists questioning the administration’s lack of a coherent endgame for the escalating trade conflict.