U.S. President Donald Trump’s “sweeping” tariffs announced earlier this month were met with shock, trepidation, and ire, sparking threats of retaliation and urgent calls for negotiations. The tariffs have united unlikely nations and turned allies away, prompting fears of an escalating trade war that is already posing great implications for the global economy and diplomacy.
Important note: The situation with U.S. tariffs continues to evolve. The coverage included below is summarized with information available at the time of the article’s publication.