Trump’s Trade Victory Looks Strong—But It Might Not Last Long

President Donald Trump surprised many people by getting big wins in global trade. He added high taxes (called tariffs) on products coming into the U.S. from countries like China, Canada, and the European Union (EU).

At first, everything looked great:

• The U.S. collected more money from imports. 
• Inflation stayed low. 
• Other countries didn’t fight back much.
  

But now, experts say this “victory” might not last much longer.

Europe Is Already Unhappy

The EU agreed to a last-minute trade deal just before Trump’s deadline. But now, many European leaders are angry.
France called the deal “a dark day,” and Belgium called it a “protectionist dream.” Even EU trade officials say the agreement is not good.

This could break the deal soon if more EU countries reject it.

Problems With Canada

Canada is one of America’s biggest trade partners. Even after Canada removed its digital tax (which Trump didn’t like), Trump is still warning of more tariffs—especially on Canadian wood.

Yes, the USMCA trade deal still protects many products, but it doesn’t cover everything. More tariffs could increase prices for American shoppers.

Talks With China Are Slow

The U.S. and China are trying to fix their trade relationship. They want to remove barriers, especially in tech products. But the U.S. says China is moving too slowly and not keeping promises.

Trump wants China to buy more American goods. But Chinese leaders are not fully agreeing yet. The peace between them could break anytime.

Big Legal Risk for Trump

A court in the U.S. is checking if Trump’s trade taxes are legal or not. One court already said that he used too much power. If he loses the case, Trump may not be able to add new taxes on imports as easily as before.

That would make it harder for him to continue his current trade strategy.

Prices in the U.S. Starting to Rise

Right now, the U.S. economy is doing well. People have jobs and are spending money in their lives, but some things are starting to cost more, just like education or medicines. 

Clothes, electronics, toys, and tools are becoming more expensive. Big stores like Walmart say they will raise prices. Car companies like GM and Volkswagen also lost over $1 billion because of tariffs.

Experts say inflation may rise more in the coming months.

Trump’s trade moves looked like a big success: more money, no major backlash, and better deals.
But now, signs of problems are everywhere:

• Europe is angry. 
• Canada talks are failing. 
• China is not fully cooperating. 
• U.S. courts might block Trump’s powers. 
• Prices are slowly rising. 

This evidence shows that Trump’s early trade win may not last long after all.