
“Unraveling the Political & Economic Tides of Trump’s Second Term, Mid-2025: From Trade Policies to Economic Shifts”
In 2025, Donald J. Trump is serving his second non-consecutive term as the U.S President, with J.D. Vance as Vice President. The economic landscape has seen some minor fluctuations with a small contraction in the GDP in Q1, but a growth of approximately 2.4% in Q2. The administration’s trade policies, which include imposing tariffs ranging from 15-50% on various countries, have both positive and negative effects. The US-Japan deal has boosted markets, but tariffs under USMCA face legal challenges and retaliatory measures. Domestically and globally, these policies have received backlash, with Europe initiating a boycott of U.S. goods and travel warnings issued due to U.S border policies. Despite this, the administration continues to actively engage in negotiations with other nations.





