US Trade Policy: Bipartisan Support for Protectionism Against China

Both Trump and Biden administrations maintain tariffs and trade barriers, reflecting a shift in economic strategy focused on national security and domestic manufacturing.

Trump and Biden both support tariffs, signaling a bipartisan move towards protectionism.
Experts warn that Trump's proposed tariffs could cost middle-class families $1,700 annually.
Biden's trade policies focus on targeted tariffs and subsidies to bolster US manufacturing and green technology.
Critics argue that protectionism could hurt consumers and slow economic growth.
National security concerns drive the current trade policies, especially regarding China.