US President Donald Trump's Protectionism Sparks Global Trade Uncertainty Amid WTO Warning and China Standoff

Published on 4.21.25

  The protectionist strategy pursued by US President Donald Trump has been a contentious issue in international relations, with far-reaching implications for global trade and economic stability. This approach is reminiscent of the views of William McKinley, the 25th US President, who also implemented tariffs to protect American industries. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Trump's shifting tariff policies are expected to lead to a 0.2% decrease in global goods trade this year. The WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that trade policy uncertainty poses significant risks to global growth, particularly for vulnerable economies. The China standoff has further exacerbated trade tensions, with both sides imposing retaliatory measures on each other. The outcome of Trump's protectionist strategy remains uncertain, but its potential impact on global trade is clear: a 1.5% slump in trade if his toughest tariffs are implemented.

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