Trump's Tariff Tactics: Global Economy's Ripple Effects

Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated a series of tariffs, shaking financial markets and impacting international trade. His decisions target key trading partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, with fluctuations in policy sparking uncertainty and reactions from global economic sectors.

President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies since assuming office have rattled global financial markets, introducing a heightened level of uncertainty into international trade relations.

The timeline of these changes began with a significant 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports and a 10% charge on goods from China. Subsequent decisions saw variations in tariff levels and occasional concessions, such as pausing tariffs on Mexico and Canada for brief negotiations and revising rates based on economic reactions.

Impacts of these tariffs resonate across industries, from raising tensions with major economies in Europe and Asia to challenges in automotive, electronics, and entertainment production sectors. These measures prompted pushbacks and negotiations to ease tensions and stabilize market conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)