La ofensiva arancelaria de Trump sacude el comercio mundial y presiona los precios en EE. UU.

diciembre 22, 2025

TL;DR

The trade war initiated by President Donald Trump has caused global market instability and altered economic relationships.
New tariffs were imposed with the stated goals of reducing the US trade deficit, increasing tax revenue, and encouraging domestic manufacturing.
Tariffs were applied to over 180 countries, with additional 'reciprocal' taxes impacting nations with significant trade surpluses with the US.
Partial retreats and bilateral negotiations led to agreements with several major economies, including the EU and Japan, involving purchases of US goods and investments.
The trade dispute with China escalated significantly, with substantial reciprocal tariffs imposed on each other's products.
A tariff truce was reached between the US and China, reducing but not eliminating trade frictions.
Analysts suggest the agreements only postpone underlying issues, potentially leading to a division into US and China-centric economic blocs.
The trade confrontation has macroeconomic consequences, including warnings of lower global growth and supply chain realignments.
The World Trade Organization lowered its global trade growth forecast, and its head described the multilateral system as facing its most difficult period in 80 years.
Tariffs have also been used as a political pressure tool against countries like China, Mexico, India, and Brazil for various reasons beyond direct trade imbalances.

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