Reciprocal Tariffs and Global Trade Dynamics: Reassessing U.S. 2025 Trade Policy Through an International Political Economy Lens

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Reciprocal tariffs introduced in 2025 could increase inflation and disrupt supply chains, impacting economic stability.
The policy appears driven by political motives rather than genuine trade rebalancing, risking U.S. trade credibility.
A multi-scalar analysis illustrates the gap between the rationale for tariffs and their actual implementation in practice.
The rise of retaliatory tariffs indicates a trend towards politicizing trade in a fragmented global setting, highlighting the need for new frameworks.

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Analysis uncovers how reciprocal tariffs reshape trade dynamics, indicating underlying political motivations and threats to alliances.

Abdul Hasib Mollah (2025) studied this question.

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