Amid a game of geopolitical chess, the United States has imposed fresh tariffs on imports from China, stirring the pot of international relations. This move has prompted China to respond in kind with their counter-tariffs.
For those unfamiliar, tariffs are essentially taxes placed on imports and exports, used to control trade between countries. When these tariffs are imposed or increased, they often lead to higher prices for consumers and can slow down economic growth.
In this case, it’s another chapter in the ongoing economic tension between two of the world's largest economies, a story of power struggles masked as trade disputes.