Trump's Tariff Tango: A Timeline of Trade Tensions

In a series of provocative moves, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a slew of tariffs aimed at reshaping international trade relationships. Since taking office on January 20, Trump has focused his policy arsenal on leveraging tariffs to exert pressure and gain concessions from major trading partners.

The timeline of events underscores Trump's aggressive stance: from a 25% tariff on certain imports from Canada and Mexico to a sweeping 10% duty on most goods, his administration has consistently sought to challenge the status quo. These actions have caused uncertainty in financial markets and injected volatility into the global economy.

As the tariff strategy unfolded, Trump forged new agreements, such as with the UK and Japan, while simultaneously escalating pressures on China, India, and the EU. Meetings with leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer helped establish limited bilateral trade frameworks, reflecting a complex interplay of economic diplomacy under the Trump administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)