Overview

• 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.