First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency

Book Description In the annals of modern geopolitics, few policies have had as profound an impact on the global trade landscape as the decisions made by U.S. President Donald Trump during the first 100 days of his second term. Taking office once again on January 20, 2025, Trump wasted no time in reasserting his "America First" doctrine, a rallying cry for protectionism, domestic production, and what he described as the revival of American industry. However, the measures he championed — particularly aggressive tariffs — sent shockwaves through the global economy, triggering both alarm and uncertainty across markets, economies, and governments around the world. This book offers a detailed analysis of the seismic shifts in global trade that unfolded during this crucial period. Through a comprehensive examination of Trump's tariff policies, this work investigates how his administration's moves reshaped relationships with key trade partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico, among others. It explores how these tariffs, ranging from modest levies to extraordinary reciprocal tariffs as high as 145%, directly impacted the economy, leading to rising tensions with international trading partners, heightened inflation risks, and an increasingly volatile global market. The first 100 days of Trump's second term were marked by an aggressive approach to trade, beginning with the imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, and culminating in sweeping measures against a variety of countries. These actions, although designed to protect American workers and industries, raised concerns among economists and analysts who warned of the potential for a global recession. With the Trump administration invoking national security as a justification for many of these tariffs, they set the stage for a new era of trade wars — a reality that reverberated across industries as diverse as energy, technology, and manufacturing. At the heart of this exploration lies the question of whether Trump's trade policies were a necessary step in restoring the U.S. to economic prominence or if they were short-sighted, ultimately causing more harm than good. Were these actions merely a reflection of the president's unyielding desire to assert U.S. dominance, or did they signal a broader shift in how nations approach economic cooperation and competition in an increasingly multipolar world? The stakes were high, and the consequences of Trump's tariff policies remain a topic of fervent debate. This book delves into the intricate web of trade, politics, and economics during this period, offering readers a front-row seat to the tensions and transformations that continue to shape the global economic order. From the escalating trade war with China to the imposition of tariffs on goods ranging from automobiles to semiconductors, this work chronicles the events of Trump's first 100 days in office and attempts to decipher the long-term ramifications of these bold and controversial moves. As the world watches and responds, the reverberations of Trump's trade policies are not merely confined to the borders of the United States. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the challenges, opportunities, and risks of navigating the complex and increasingly fraught terrain of global trade in the 21st century.