Yes
He has.
No
He hasn’t.
President Donald Trump has continued using tariffs as a major part of his economic and trade agenda, arguing that tougher trade policies can protect American industries, encourage domestic manufacturing and push other countries toward agreements that are more favorable to the United States.
Some of those measures have affected longtime American allies and trading partners. The administration recently announced new tariffs affecting imported drones, including duties on products from the European Union, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Trump has also announced additional duties targeting certain Canadian products.
Supporters of Trump’s approach argue that America’s allies should not automatically receive favorable treatment when U.S. workers and businesses are at a disadvantage. They see tariffs as an important negotiating tool that can help bring manufacturing back to America and protect industries considered important to national security.
Critics take a different view. They warn that tariffs can increase costs for American companies and consumers while creating unnecessary friction with countries that have longstanding economic and security relationships with the United States.
Trump has made clear that he considers tariffs an important tool for advancing American interests. The question for voters is whether the president has found the right balance between protecting U.S. industries and maintaining strong relationships with America’s allies.