As of December 2025, global trade has been defined by a wave of U.S. tariffs first introduced during former President Trump's trade war. 🌐💥
This year, after months of negotiations between the U.S. and the Chinese mainland, many are asking: is the strategy backfiring?
Instead of gaining the upper hand, U.S. manufacturers are seeing higher costs at every stage 🏭, and consumers are paying more out of pocket 🛒.
Experts also warn of renewed supply-chain uncertainty ⏳ and mounting concern among American businesses about slowing growth.
With talks still unfolding, U.S. companies and shoppers alike are bracing for what's next. Will a deal ease tensions in 2026, or will the stalemate continue? We'll be watching closely 🔍📈
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
