As global trade tensions simmer, CGTN's upcoming documentary 'The Tariff Boomerang' promises to unpack the real-world impacts of protectionist policies. On February 10, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited controversy by ordering 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports – a move analysts say could ripple across G20 economies.
The film examines how seven years of tariff-first strategies have reshaped supply chains, consumer prices, and international relations. With U.S. policymakers now threatening trillions in new levies for companies operating outside American soil, experts warn of a potential domino effect: 'When one major economy weaponizes trade, everyone loses,' says MIT economist Dr. Alicia Torres in a preview clip.
Through case studies from auto manufacturers to solar panel startups, the documentary explores whether tariffs truly protect domestic industries or inadvertently fuel inflation and global market instability. Tune in February 11 at 7:30 PM BJT for data-driven analysis of how trade wars could redefine 21st-century globalization.
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