
The Irony of 'America First': How Tariffs Accelerated the Decline of US Trade Dominance
The Global Ripple Effects of Trump’s Tariff Policies: Reshaping Trade in an Era of Uncertainty The resurgence of Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy in 2025 has reignited debates over globalization, economic sovereignty, and the future of multilateralism. By imposing sweeping tariffs—ranging from 10% baseline duties to targeted rates as high as 145% on Chinese goods—the