Trump’s Trade War Redux: TikTok, Tariffs, and the Quest for Economic Sovereignty
In a bold move reminiscent of his first term, former President Donald Trump has reignited his hardline trade and national security agenda with a sweeping set of tariffs and a renewed push to force the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. By imposing a new 10% baseline tariff on all imports and targeting Chinese goods with an effective rate of 60%, Trump is doubling down on economic nationalism. This aggressive stance not only frames global trade as a threat to American sovereignty but also sets the stage for a renewed cultural and economic confrontation with China.