Trump’s Trade Tactics

“Trump’s Trade Tactics” refers to the strategic approaches and policies implemented by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding international trade during his administration from 2017 to 2021. These tactics included a focus on protecting American industries through tariffs, renegotiating trade agreements, and promoting an “America First” agenda. Notable aspects of his trade tactics included imposing tariffs on imports from countries like China to address trade imbalances, advocating for the replacement of existing trade agreements such as NAFTA with the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), and emphasizing bilateral trade relationships over multilateral agreements. Trump’s approach was characterized by a confrontational stance towards trading partners and an aim to boost domestic manufacturing and employment. These tactics aimed to reshape the global trading landscape to favor U.S. interests.