Global Trade Turmoil: Trump’s Tariffs Spark International Backlash

President Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping tariffs has ignited fears of a global trade war, causing widespread economic concern. The tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all imports and significantly higher duties on specific nations, threaten to drastically increase consumer prices in the United States and destabilize the global economy. International reactions have been marked by strong condemnation, with countries like China and the European Union pledging retaliatory measures. This situation has led to a major downturn in global stock markets, and there’s considerable confusion stemming from conflicting messages from the White House regarding the purpose and permanence of these tariffs.