Another raft of Donald Trump's import taxes has just come into force, the BBC has reported, as the president presses ahead with trade policy that has dominated headlines throughout his second term. The tariffs, which have rarely been out of the news, are part of a broader strategy to reshape US trade relations – but questions are mounting over who ultimately bears the cost.
In a new video analysis, the BBC's Samira Hussain examines how the tariffs are affecting the US economy, who pays the price, and whether they are achieving their objectives. One central question hangs over the latest wave: are US households really paying 1.5% more because of them?
“Another wave of Trump tariffs takes effect as BBC's Samira Hussain examines who pays and whether they work.”
The timing of the fresh levies adds to uncertainty for businesses and consumers alike, as the administration shows no sign of retreating from its protectionist stance. Hussain's report seeks to unpick the real-world impact, looking beyond the political rhetoric to the economic consequences.