Trump Reviews Global Trade Deals Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

Beginner Level | May 6, 2025

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Trump Wants to Review Trade Deals

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again in the spotlight. On May 6, 2025, he said that he wants to review many of America’s trade agreements with other countries. Trump believes that some trade deals are not fair to the United States. He says that the U.S. should protect its workers and industries more strongly.

What Does “Review” Mean?

To “review” a trade deal means to look at it again and maybe change it. Trump wants to check if these deals are helping American companies and workers. If not, he says he might raise tariffs. A tariff is a tax on goods that come from other countries. Higher tariffs can make foreign products more expensive.

Why Is This Important?

Trade deals affect prices, jobs, and the economy. If tariffs go up, it could become more expensive to buy things like clothes, electronics, or food from other countries. But some American factories and farmers might benefit, because people may buy more local products.

How Other Countries Feel

Many countries are watching Trump closely. They are worried that changing the trade deals could hurt their businesses. Some countries may try to make new agreements with each other to avoid problems. Experts say that if too many countries raise tariffs, it could hurt global trade and slow down the world economy.

What Comes Next?

Trump said he will start the review process soon. He wants to focus on deals with China, Mexico, and the European Union. It is still not clear what changes he will make, but companies and governments around the world are paying close attention.

Vocabulary

Review (verb): To look at something again to decide if it should change.
Example: The teacher will review your homework.
Tariff (noun): A tax on goods that come from other countries.
Example: The government added a tariff on foreign steel.
Deal (noun): An agreement between people or groups.
Example: The two companies made a deal to work together.
Industry (noun): A group of businesses that make or sell similar things.
Example: The car industry is very important in the U.S.
Economy (noun): The system of money, jobs, and trade in a country.
Example: The economy is growing quickly.
Protect (verb): To keep something safe.
Example: The new law will protect local businesses.
Foreign (adjective): From another country.
Example: She loves studying foreign languages.
Raise (verb): To make something go higher.
Example: They will raise the prices next month.
Product (noun): Something that is made and sold.
Example: That store sells many food products.
Agreement (noun): A decision made by two or more people.
Example: They reached an agreement to stop fighting.

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

Why does Trump want to review trade deals?
What is a tariff?
How could higher tariffs affect shoppers?
Why are other countries worried?
Which countries will Trump focus on first?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

Do you think trade deals help or hurt workers?
Should countries protect their own industries?
How do you feel about buying local vs. foreign products?
What are the benefits of global trade?
Should trade rules be fair for everyone or favor one country?

Related Idiom

Shake things up
Meaning: To make big changes to a situation.
Example: Trump wants to shake things up by reviewing trade deals.

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This article was inspired by Reuters, May 6, 2025.