Title: Why Do Countries Impose Tariffs? - WorldAtlas
Headings: Why Do Countries Impose Tariffs?
Why Do Countries Impose Tariffs?
Functions of Tariffs
Side Effects of Tariffs
Case Study: China–US Trade War
The Tariff Debate

Content: China–US Trade War
This is the perfect case study because these two countries have the world’s largest economies. The war started in 2018 when President Trump decided to impose tariffs and other barriers to force the Chinese to agree to some changes. The US argued that China needed to stop some unfair practices such as stealing intellectual property, forced transference of American technology, and other things. In response, the Chinese hit back with tariffs of their own. On the ground, the war has had quite a number of unintended consequences. Manufacturers and consumers have had to deal with higher prices while some nations have also been adversely affected. It is important to note that some countries have benefited by increasing manufacturing to fill any trade gaps created by the wars. The stock markets have also grown highly unstable. Essentially, the whole global economy has felt the ripples in some way and uncertainty is abound. The Tariff Debate
There is almost a consensus that tariffs always lead to negative effects.