In April 2025, the United States experienced a historic 19.8% drop in goods imports, the steepest monthly decline since records began in 1992. This significant downturn followed the implementation of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which disrupted international trade and led to a

U.S. President Donald Trump has openly acknowledged that his aggressive tariff policies might lead to higher consumer prices and reduced access to imported goods, but he defended the approach as necessary for long-term economic stability. Speaking during a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump responded to concerns with characteristic bluntness: “Well, maybe the children