Trump’s Trade Battles Backfire: How Mexico, Europe, and Japan Are Striking Back
In 2025, Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies are causing a global backlash. While the former president hoped tariffs would give America the upper hand, other countries are now pushing back—hard. From Mexico to Europe to Japan, Trump’s tough talk is leading to real consequences. And surprisingly, the U.S. may be on the losing side of the trade war. Mexico Outsmarts Trump in the Trade Game Trump lifted Manny of the tariffs he imposed—but left China and Mexico on the hot seat. Still, Mexico came out ahead. Despite tensioners over drug cartels and fentanyl, Mexico is now stronger on trade. Under leader Claudia Sheinbaum, the country is standing firm. She’s not only avoiding new U.S. tariffs—she’s hitting back with some of her own. Mexico’s bold moves are giving it more leverage over the U.S. car industry. especially as factories shift south of the border. U.S. Military Deployed to Southern Border: A Drastic Move To stop illegal immigration, Trump has ordered the military to control pa...