Summary
The Trump administration’s approach to international trade has sparked a new era of unpredictability and recalibration for global commerce. With the imposition of sweeping tariffs and a series of rapidly negotiated bilateral trade agreements, President Donald Trump has leveraged access to the U.S. consumer as a powerful bargaining chip to advance a broad swath of economic, technological, environmental, and geopolitical objectives. These measures, marked by shifting deadlines and country-specific trade deals, have not only disrupted established supply chains but also compelled trading partners to make significant concessions in exchange for more favorable terms.
This article explores the far-reaching impact of Trump’s tariffs and trade agreements, with a focus on how businesses in