This comprehensive analysis of Trump's trade war examines the economic, political, and social implications of the President's policies. It provides an in-depth look at the tariffs imposed on China, the European Union, and other countries, and the effects of retaliatory measures. It
During his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump enacted a series of steep tariffs affecting nearly all goods imported into the country. From January to April 2025, the overall average effective US tariff rate rose from 2.5% to an estimated 27%—the highest level in over a century. After changes, negotiations, and the invalidation of certain tariffs by the Supreme Court of the United States, the overall average effective tariff rate was 11.8% in April 2026. The items most affected by the tariffs are metals, items mostly made of metal, and vehicles.