In an era where American leadership on the global stage has been redefined by bold, unapologetic negotiation, President Trump has proven himself a master of the art of the deal and using existing and creating new leverage. From renegotiating NAFTA into the USMCA in the first term, extracting concessions from China through targeted tariffs, to pressuring European allies on defense spending and trade imbalances, his administration has wielded trade policy like a precision tool. These efforts have not only protected American workers and industries but have also forced trading partners to reckon with decades of unfair practices.
