Economists Critique Trump's Tariff Strategy

Why Economists Hate Trump's Tariff Plan Hook Tariffs have long been a controversial

aspect of economic policy. While they are designed to protect specific industries or change

other countries' behaviors, their long-term effects are often detrimental.

Former President Donald Trump's aggressive push for tariffs, particularly during his administration

and as part of his proposed economic plan, highlights the complexities of such policies.

Let’s explore why economists are largely critical of Trump's tariff proposals and what the broader

implications are. The Chicken War: A Historical Parallel To understand tariffs, let’s revisit the

"chicken war" of the 1960s. After World War II, West Germany’s appetite