New Delhi, July 8 -- Since returning to office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has launched an aggressive and far-reaching tariff campaign that has jolted global financial markets, strained diplomatic ties, and introduced unprecedented uncertainty into international trade.

Beginning just days after his swearing-in on 20 January, Trump's new-era "America First" trade doctrine has targeted a wide array of countries and sectors-from traditional adversaries like China to long-standing allies such as Canada, Mexico, and the European Union.

1 February: Trump slapped 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian imports, and 10% on Chinese goods, citing national concerns over fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration.

3 February: A t...