What is trump tariffs?

Here's information about the tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency, presented in markdown format with the requested links:

During his presidency, Donald Trump implemented a series of tariffs primarily aimed at what he considered unfair trade practices and to revitalize the American manufacturing sector. A key target was China, leading to a significant US-China trade war.

These tariffs included:

• Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, these tariffs placed duties on imports of steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) from various countries. Arguments for these included national security concerns, as these materials are used in defense industries.

• Tariffs on Chinese Goods: Multiple rounds of tariffs were placed on a wide range of Chinese goods, initially targeting goods worth $50 billion and escalating to hundreds of billions of dollars. These were primarily justified as a response to alleged intellectual property theft, forced technology transfer, and unfair trade practices.

• Other Tariffs: Tariffs were also threatened or imposed on goods from other countries, including Mexico and Canada, often in connection with trade negotiations like the renegotiation of NAFTA (leading to the USMCA).

The economic impact of these tariffs is debated. Supporters argued they protected American jobs and industries, while critics argued they increased costs for consumers and businesses, disrupted supply chains, and damaged international trade relations. There were also retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries on US goods, impacting American agricultural exports.