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These tariffs reflect a deliberate effort to reshape global trade dynamics, but what do they really mean for the average American? The core issue revolves around protecting American workers and industries from what critics see as unfair foreign competition. Historically, many countries imposed tariffs to shield their own industries, preventing imported goods—often made with cheaper or poorer working conditions—from flooding their markets. In return, these countries expected free access to the American market, a reciprocity that many believe has been unbalanced.