Despite volatility, backlash, and global resistance, Donald Trump’s unconventional trade war strategy delivered bilateral wins, reshaped economic alliances, and reasserted American leverage in global commerce. When former President Donald Trump announced “Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden, it sent shockwaves through financial markets and diplomatic corridors around the world. What followed was a four-month whirlwind of chaos, skepticism, and strategic brinkmanship that ultimately culminated in a series of bilateral trade deals and a public declaration of victory. Despite widespread economic anxiety and fierce criticism from economists, Trump achieved what his advisers claim was the ultimate goal all along—leveraging … Continue reading Leverage and Legacy: How Trump Reshaped U.S. Trade Policy and Declared Victory on His Own Terms