President Trump is doubling down on his controversial tariffs program, aiming to reduce America's trade deficit with other countries and bring back jobs and businesses to the U.S. Despite stock market turmoil, Trump remains defiant that his plan will work in the long term.
Key Points
Trump implemented a 10% baseline tariff on all imported goods into the U.S.
Trump remains defiant that his plan will work in the long term
China retaliated with a 34% tariff on U.S. imports
Pros
Aims to reduce America's trade deficit with other countries
Encourages companies to move manufacturing back to the U.S.
Bringing back jobs and businesses to the U.S.
Cons
Stock market turmoil due to the tariffs
Concerns about a global trade war and possible recession