How Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade but Still Burden American Families

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies have upended decades of established global trade norms, wielding America’s economic might as a blunt instrument against both longtime allies and developing countries. Yet while Washington proclaims victory in the name of “reciprocity” and national sovereignty, it is hardworking American families who face the consequences — paying more for everyday goods while grappling with disrupted supply chains. Is America’s Economic Power Being Used Wisely? Trump’s unprecedented use of a 1977 law to declare a trade deficit a national emergency has enabled him to bypass Congress and impose steep tariffs—some reaching as high as 50%—on...