The forceful Realpolitik application of U.S. trade policies and tariff threats is intended to support U.S. national security and economic security in Cold War Two®.

President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

But there’s a method behind Trump’s tariff plan. Trump has used and promised to expand tariffs for three primary purposes: to raise revenue, to bring trade into balance and to bring rival countries to ...

For example, in February 2025, President Trump implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China. There's also a 10% tariff on energy resources from ...

The tariffs have sparked concerns about potential price increases for consumer goods and economic repercussions. The National ...

One reason governments use tariffs is to protect domestic industries. However, tariffs can have downsides, including reducing the purchasing power of consumers.

The Trump administration on Friday delayed the suspension of the so-called de minimis provision, which allows packages worth ...