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The first Trump tariffs were imposed by executive order (not by act of Congress) during the first presidency of Donald Trump as part of his economic policy. In January 2018, Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines of 30 to 50 percent. [36] He soon imposed tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) from most countries.
Trump signed orders on Saturday evening, imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada (though Canadian energy faces a lower tariff of 10%) and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
Ag trade deficit. For the past three years, the United States has imported more agricultural products than it exports. USDA estimates that in 2024 the deficit will reach a record $32 billion, up ...
Asked in 2022 about that apparent contradiction, Biden's top trade official said the administration was unwilling to draw down Trump's tariffs because they were crucial "leverage" that could be ...
Trump said the tariffs would be imposed due to Chinese theft of U.S. intellectual property. [126] Trump said his planned tariffs on Chinese imports would make the United States "a much stronger, much richer nation". [127] However, the steps toward imposing the tariffs led to increased concerns of a global trade war. [126]
Donald Trump's latest argument for protectionism is undermined by the realities of his own trade policies.
Several countries, including the European Union, began to proactively negotiate with Trump to avoid tariff wars. In February 2025, Trump began announcing tariffs that would apply to all countries. Global 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products are expected to begin March 12th, 2025. Trump asked cabinet members to submit a report on potential ...
It’s hard to make sense of tariffs in today’s political conversation. Here’s what one expert had to say about former President William McKinley, who Donald Trump has cited in support of new ...