Trump and the Love of Tariffs: A Zero-Sum Game?

Since his entry into the world of politics, one thing has become unmistakably apparent about Donald Trump: his preference for tariffs. For the former President of the United States, international trade is a zero-sum game—a stance that can significantly impact the balance of global markets. Trump's philosophy is based on the belief that the US should claim its fair share of global trade with the help of tariffs. This protectionist stance led to significant economic tensions during his tenure, while both supporters and critics of his approach intensely debated whether such a rigid definition of trade yields the desired success or not. Among the proponents of this economic strategy, Trump's idea may seem like a patriotic measure, whereas critics see in it the potential for economic isolation and negative impacts on the global trade landscape.