Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl, but he has also pledged to use tariffs to boost domestic manufacturing and raise revenues for the federal government.

China is President Donald Trump's prime target for a trade war — again. But China already put its boxing gloves on. In his first term, Trump slapped high tariffs on a range of Chinese goods. This time,

President Trump’s recent statements on trade suggest a more nuanced approach to tariffs, using them as a negotiating tool rather than an immediate economic weapon. In an interview with Fox News, Trump mentioned the possibility of tariffs as a significant tool against China,