Tariff Turmoil: Trump’s Trade Policies Are Steering the U.S. and the World

2025-04-15 Lingxi Chen Uncategorized 0
image1: screenshot from the White House webpage

Since Trump’s inauguration in January there has been a flurry of announcements on tariffs, with other countries scrambling to respond. As the result, turbulence in the global economic and trade situation has increased greatly due to recent events. This issue has become a focus of global attention.

Feature of this Blog 

This blog will take the form of a news commentary on recent tariff turmoil, critically analyzing the resurgence of protectionist trade policies under Donald Trump’s economic agenda. It will argue that the recent “tariff war” may undermine the US’s economic agenda and damage global trade relations.

The Blog’s Targeted Readers

This blog is for “The Guardian”, a platform offering timely news, investigations, commentary, and in-depth analysis. It targets readers interested in global economic trends, policy impacts, and market dynamics—particularly policymakers, economists, and business leaders. The piece aligns with The Guardian’s principals of promoting positive changes, collaborating for impact, striking for meaningful work as well as reporting fairly and uncovering truths.

Suggested Interviewees

This news commentary is to analyz the US tariff turmoil’s impacts. It combines expert insights with real cases. Thus, it needs authoritative perspectives and affected companies’ voice. Suggested Interviewees include: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, and affected small business owners.

Supporting Evidence

David Solomon has warned that the risk of economic recession in the US and the uncertainty brought by Trump’s tariffs and trade war is increasing, causing negative impact on businesses, consumers, and global economic growth. 
image2: David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, said there was growing indications that economic activity was slowing down around the world. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters
Ray Dalio also warned that the current situation may lead to the collapse of currency and world order, even major economic chaos.
image3: Ray Dalio attends an event with Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, on 28 March. Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP
The News Australia has criticized that due to Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, industries heavily reliant on Chinese imports such as toys and clothing are under threat. Small businesses and working-class Americans, many of whom are his core supporters, have suffered disproportionately. This may cause serious economic and political damage.
 

Feasibility

Since Trump began his second term at the end of January 2025, he quickly began to adjust tariff policies. Trump’s tariff policy extends past US trade protectionism. It represents a major escalation overall. The scope has widened significantly, and the intensity has increased sharply. The targeting of this policy has become more precise. The scope and impact of tariff volatility make it a major issue globally and have the potential to have a structural impact on the global situation. 

The topic is also well-suited for online platforms. It has the potential for engagement through data visualisations, social media excerpts, and expert interviews.

I am confident in my ability to research, write, and deliver the article within the required timeframe, and I am fully prepared to adapt it to meet The Guardian’s editorial and multimedia standards.

 

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