Trump's Tariff Policies Create Economic Turmoil and Diplomatic Strain
The U.S. faces trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China as new tariffs disrupt markets and strain international relationships.
- President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on Chinese imports, later delaying enforcement for certain items by one month.
- The tariffs have triggered retaliatory measures from Canada, Mexico, and China, including new tariffs on U.S. goods and energy surcharges by Canadian provinces.
- Economists warn of rising consumer prices, job losses, and slowed economic growth, with U.S. GDP projected to take a $75 billion hit due to retaliatory actions.
- Businesses and markets are grappling with uncertainty as Trump's inconsistent trade policies disrupt supply chains and increase costs across industries.
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces legal challenges and internal pushback as federal job cuts and agency restructuring fuel public and political criticism.











































































































































































































