September 4, 2025, 3:02 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office has been marked by a renewed emphasis on tariffs as the centerpiece of his economic and foreign policy. In his second term, Trump has not only revived earlier trade battles but escalated them dramatically—reshaping U.S. relations with allies, partners, and rivals alike. While the tariffs are framed as a way to protect American workers and punish adversaries, the policy’s ripple effects have triggered economic shocks, strategic realignments, and growing unease about Washington’s reliability.
Trump has long argued that free trade deals disadvantage American manufacturers and workers. During his first term, he withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and imposed tariffs on China, Europe, and even close allies like Canada and Mexico. In his second term, however, the scale and scope of tariffs have expanded dramatically. By mid-2025, sweeping duties were placed not only on China but also on key U.S. partners such as India, South Korea, Japan, and several European states.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how tariffs will adversely impact US geo-strategic position ?
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00:11 INTRODUCTION
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02:00 WEAPONS SALES AFFECTED
04:28 RUINING RELATIONS WITH A KEY ALLY
06:12 CREDIABILITY FALL
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