Trump’s Tariff Shockwave: 2025 Trade War Revival Rocks Global Markets and Economy
President Trump reimposed and expanded tariffs in 2025, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports and 25% duties on autos, sparking global retaliation. U.S. steel stocks surged, but automakers cut jobs and faced supply disruptions. The MSCI World index dropped 10% after the April tariffs, then rebounded. U.S. GDP shrank 0.5% in Q1; tariffs added about $1,200 in annual costs per household.