Since the beginning of his term, President Trump has utilized tariffs as a foundation of his economic policies. He's used them not only for economic motivations but also for ulterior motives and international negotiations. The Ford School's Alton Worthington notes that continuous implementation of tariffs will likely hurt the US. Tariffs create barriers between the United States and global markets, says Worthington. "Historically, autarky has not produced the macroeconomic benefits that its proponents usually promise," he stated.
