Opinion - Since returning to the White House for his second term, President Donald Trump has revived his hallmark "America First" economic doctrine--this time with even greater intensity. Central to this approach was a bold tariff plan: a proposed 10% universal tariff on all imports and a staggering 145% levy on Chinese goods. Proponents argued these measures would revitalize American industry and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing. However, the global response--especially from the Global South--has been one
