Trump’s Hypocritical New Tariffs Are a Chance for the World to Fight Back The recent escalation of tariffs by US President Donald Trump has again highlighted his administration's dubious commitment to international trade agreements and human rights.
The pretext this time is stopping forced labor – a goal that would be more convincing if it wasn't so transparently used as a smokescreen.
Trump's track record on tariffs is one of brazen hypocrisy, with no qualms about violating federal law or international agreements he himself signed.