US tariffs: failed threat and declared illegal

A year ago, Donald Trump announced with great fanfare his tariff war against the world, claiming that many countries were taking commercial advantage of the United States. The primary target was China, accused of unfair trade practices. However, the tariffs did not achieve the results expected by the White House, as China did not yield and maintained a firm stance in negotiations.

The implementation of these tariffs faced numerous obstacles, including internal and external criticism, as well as legal challenges. Over time, some of these measures were determined to be illegal, undermining Trump's initial strategy. This highlighted the limitations of an aggressive trade policy without solid backing in international law.

As a result, the tariff threat did not materialize as planned, leaving a legacy of trade tension without significant progress. The episode underscores the complexity of global economic relations and the resistance of powers like China to unilateral pressures.