U.S tariffs policy overview

The government enacted the 2025 U.S. tariffs based on the administration’s belief that they would address national security concerns and counter unfair trade practices. The administration aims to protect critical industries from foreign competition, reduce trade imbalances, and encourage domestic manufacturing by applying these measures. The tariffs are justified by the government as necessary to safeguard U.S. economic stability and generate revenue to offset planned tax cuts.

On April 2, 2025, President Trump invoked the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose tariffs to protect national security, explicitly targeting imports that threaten critical industries. Additionally, the administration relied on the Trade Act of 1974 and th