🕷️ Crawler Inspector

URL Lookup

Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa137)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1","crawl_time":1772808240,"first_indexed_time":1741953504,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,project-syndicate!www,\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1 s443","src_root_hash":"10470630404393896075","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Trump’s Trade War - Project Syndicate","meta_descriptions":["Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"OnPoint\nSubscriber Exclusive\nThe Big Picture\nbrings together a range of PS commentaries to give readers a comprehensive understanding of topics in the news – and the deeper issues driving the news.\nThe Big Question\nfeatures concise contributor analysis and predictions on timely topics.\nSubscribe\nSpencer Platt\/Getty Images\nBig Picture\nMar 14, 2025\nLess than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline.\nFeatured in this Big Picture\nPS editors\nIan Bremmer\nAziz Huq\nDani Rodrik\nGabriel Zucman\nKenneth Jacobs\nRaghuram G. Rajan\nCarla Norrlöf\nRegister an account to continue reading with a $1 trial\nRegister Now\nAlready have an account?\nLog in","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to navigation](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#navigation) [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#main)\n\nAccess provided by\n\n[The World's Opinion Page](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/)\n\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/newsletters)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/subscription?trigger=header&url=%2Forder%2Fsubscription&redirect=%2Forder%2Fsubscription)\n- [Log in](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/account\/login)\n\n- [Latest](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/archive)\n- [Economics](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/economics)\n- [Politics](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/politics-world-affairs)\n- [Subscriber Exclusive](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint)\n- [PS Quarterly](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/magazines)\n- [Columnists](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/columnists)\n- Access provided by\n\n- [Sustainability](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/environment-sustainability)\n- [Development](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/global-health-development)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/culture-society)\n- [Democracy](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/topic\/democracy-and-its-enemies)\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/topic\/the-ai-revolution)\n- [Iran](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/topic\/an-iranian-uprising)\n\n## [OnPoint Subscriber Exclusive](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint)\n**The Big Picture** brings together a range of PS commentaries to give readers a comprehensive understanding of topics in the news – and the deeper issues driving the news. **The Big Question** features concise contributor analysis and predictions on timely topics.\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/subscription?trigger=onpoint-banner&url=trump-s-trade-war-1&redirect=\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1)\n\n![Image for Trump’s Trade War](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/f08808c46380308196cf86ed3c464c04.2-1-medium.1.jpg)\n\nSpencer Platt\/Getty Images\n\n[Big Picture](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/bigpictures)\n\n- 2\n# Trump’s Trade War\nMar 14, 2025\n\nLess than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline.\n### Featured in this Big Picture\n1. [![PS editors](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/a649b57bef3f68a541a79b4fe4506b41.square-small.1.png)PS editors](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#digital-prague)\n2. [![Ian Bremmer](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/b1b8f5df75affdbad49a7dc222a944b9.square-small.1.jpg)Ian Bremmer](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#ian-bremmer)\n3. [![Aziz Huq](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/c6e95f64303032b5844a37a980cf1ce9.square-small.1.jpg)Aziz Huq](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#aziz-huq)\n4. [![Dani Rodrik](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/fbf7da3c824d4e1ff2e8b3012f465cc4.square-small.1.png)Dani Rodrik](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#dani-rodrik)\n5. [![Gabriel Zucman](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/d5b30453c7eacc67664e9e255b71e04f.square-small.1.jpg)Gabriel Zucman](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#gabriel-zucman)\n6. [![Kenneth Jacobs](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/a66bfe21f93fd80c422f03338dc7dc91.square-small.1.jpg)Kenneth Jacobs](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#kenneth-jacobs)\n7. [![Raghuram G. Rajan](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/280fd9cc5b7267b7546006732b4f3355.square-small.1.png)Raghuram G. Rajan](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#raghuram-g-rajan)\n8. [![Carla Norrlöf](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/cd1da49682ef7a5833130f7363ece789.square-small.1.jpg)Carla Norrlöf](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#carla-norrlof)\n\n## Register an account to continue reading with a \\$1 trial\n[Register Now](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/account\/login?tab=tab-register&returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1)\n\nAlready have an account? [Log in](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/account\/login?returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1)\n\nhttps:\/\/prosyn.org\/7wvwaOG;\n\nSupport Project Syndicate\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/subscription?trigger=footer) [Upgrade](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/subscription?trigger=footer) [Donate](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/donation?trigger=footer)\n\n### Content\n- [Authors](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/columnists)\n- [PS Quarterly](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/magazines)\n- [Sections](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/sections)\n- [Topics](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/topics)\n- [Archive](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/archive)\n- [Columnists](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/columnists)\n- [Videos](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/videos)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/podcasts)\n\n### Subscriber Exclusive\n- [OnPoint](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint)\n- [Longer Reads](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/longreads)\n- [Insider Interviews](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/interviews)\n- [Big Picture](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/bigpictures)\n- [Global Bookmark](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/global-bookmark)\n- [Rewards](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/rewards)\n\n### Project Syndicate\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/about)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/about?tab=contact-us)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/pages\/careers)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/faq)\n- [Submission policy](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/pages\/submission-guidelines)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/newsletters)\n- [Member Publications](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/member-publications)\n\n### Network\n- [Syndication](https:\/\/syndication.project-syndicate.org\/)\n- [PS Magazines](https:\/\/magazines.project-syndicate.org\/)\n- [PS Events](https:\/\/events.project-syndicate.org\/)\n- [Institutions](https:\/\/education.project-syndicate.org\/)\n- [Corporate](https:\/\/corporate.project-syndicate.org\/)\n\n© Project Syndicate - 2026  \\| [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/pages\/privacy-policy) \\| [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/pages\/terms-and-conditions) \\| [Cookie Policy](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/pages\/cookie-policy)\n\n[![Powered by Flowli](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/images\/flowli\/poweredbyflowli-button-light.png)](https:\/\/www.flow.li\/)\n\n- [Sections](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/sections)\n  - [Latest](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/archive)\n  - [Economics](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/economics)\n  - [Politics](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/politics-world-affairs)\n  - [Development](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/global-health-development)\n  - [Sustainability](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/environment-sustainability)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/culture-society)\n  - [Innovation](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/section\/innovation-technology)\n- More\n  - [Topics](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/topics)\n  - [Columnists](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/columnists)\n  - [Videos](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/videos)\n  - [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/podcasts)\n- Subscriber Exclusive\n  - [OnPoint](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint)\n  - [Longer Reads](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/longreads)\n  - [Insider Interviews](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/interviews)\n  - [Big Picture](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/bigpictures)\n  - [Global Bookmark](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/global-bookmark)\n  - [PS Quarterly](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/magazines)\n- Project Syndicate\n  - [FAQ](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/faq)\n  - [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/subscription?trigger=header)\n  - [Donate](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/donation?trigger=header)\n  - [Rewards](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/rewards)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/about)\n  - [Syndication](https:\/\/syndication.project-syndicate.org\/)\n  - [Member Publications](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/member-publications)\n\n## ✕ Log in\/Register\nPlease log in or register to continue. Registration is free.\n\n- Log in\n- Register\n\n**or**\n\nSign in with\n\n- Facebook\n- Google\n- Microsoft\n- X\n- [Your Institution](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/account\/samlsubscribers)\n## Confirmation\n## Confirmation\n## Edit Newsletter Preferences\n## Set up Notification\n##","attrs_readable_markdown":"## [OnPoint Subscriber Exclusive](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint)\n**The Big Picture** brings together a range of PS commentaries to give readers a comprehensive understanding of topics in the news – and the deeper issues driving the news. **The Big Question** features concise contributor analysis and predictions on timely topics.\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/order\/subscription?trigger=onpoint-banner&url=trump-s-trade-war-1&redirect=\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1)\n\n![Image for Trump’s Trade War](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/f08808c46380308196cf86ed3c464c04.2-1-medium.1.jpg)\n\nSpencer Platt\/Getty Images\n\n[Big Picture](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/bigpictures)\n\nMar 14, 2025\n\nLess than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline.\n### Featured in this Big Picture\n1. [![PS editors](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/a649b57bef3f68a541a79b4fe4506b41.square-small.1.png)PS editors](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#digital-prague)\n2. [![Ian Bremmer](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/b1b8f5df75affdbad49a7dc222a944b9.square-small.1.jpg)Ian Bremmer](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#ian-bremmer)\n3. [![Aziz Huq](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/c6e95f64303032b5844a37a980cf1ce9.square-small.1.jpg)Aziz Huq](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#aziz-huq)\n4. [![Dani Rodrik](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/fbf7da3c824d4e1ff2e8b3012f465cc4.square-small.1.png)Dani Rodrik](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#dani-rodrik)\n5. [![Gabriel Zucman](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/d5b30453c7eacc67664e9e255b71e04f.square-small.1.jpg)Gabriel Zucman](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#gabriel-zucman)\n6. [![Kenneth Jacobs](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/a66bfe21f93fd80c422f03338dc7dc91.square-small.1.jpg)Kenneth Jacobs](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#kenneth-jacobs)\n7. [![Raghuram G. Rajan](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/280fd9cc5b7267b7546006732b4f3355.square-small.1.png)Raghuram G. Rajan](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#raghuram-g-rajan)\n8. [![Carla Norrlöf](https:\/\/webapi.project-syndicate.org\/library\/cd1da49682ef7a5833130f7363ece789.square-small.1.jpg)Carla Norrlöf](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/onpoint\/trump-s-trade-war-1#carla-norrlof)\n\n## Register an account to continue reading with a \\$1 trial\n[Register Now](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/account\/login?tab=tab-register&returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1)\n\nAlready have an account? [Log in](https:\/\/www.project-syndicate.org\/account\/login?returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1)","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

Query:

Response:

4. Spam/Ban Check

Query:

Response:

5. Seen Status Check

ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled

📄

INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

1 month ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	1.2 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1
Last Crawled	2026-03-06 14:44:00 (1 month ago)
First Indexed	2025-03-14 11:58:24 (1 year ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Trump’s Trade War - Project Syndicate
Meta Description	Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline.
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	OnPoint Subscriber Exclusive The Big Picture brings together a range of PS commentaries to give readers a comprehensive understanding of topics in the news – and the deeper issues driving the news. The Big Question features concise contributor analysis and predictions on timely topics. Subscribe Spencer Platt/Getty Images Big Picture Mar 14, 2025 Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline. Featured in this Big Picture PS editors Ian Bremmer Aziz Huq Dani Rodrik Gabriel Zucman Kenneth Jacobs Raghuram G. Rajan Carla Norrlöf Register an account to continue reading with a $1 trial Register Now Already have an account? Log in
Markdown	[Skip to navigation](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#navigation) [Skip to main content](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#main) Access provided by [The World's Opinion Page](https://www.project-syndicate.org/) - [Newsletters](https://www.project-syndicate.org/newsletters) - [Subscribe](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/subscription?trigger=header&url=%2Forder%2Fsubscription&redirect=%2Forder%2Fsubscription) - [Log in](https://www.project-syndicate.org/account/login) - [Latest](https://www.project-syndicate.org/archive) - [Economics](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/economics) - [Politics](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/politics-world-affairs) - [Subscriber Exclusive](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint) - [PS Quarterly](https://www.project-syndicate.org/magazines) - [Columnists](https://www.project-syndicate.org/columnists) - Access provided by - [Sustainability](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/environment-sustainability) - [Development](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/global-health-development) - [Culture](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/culture-society) - [Democracy](https://www.project-syndicate.org/topic/democracy-and-its-enemies) - [AI](https://www.project-syndicate.org/topic/the-ai-revolution) - [Iran](https://www.project-syndicate.org/topic/an-iranian-uprising) ## [OnPoint Subscriber Exclusive](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint) The Big Picture brings together a range of PS commentaries to give readers a comprehensive understanding of topics in the news – and the deeper issues driving the news. The Big Question features concise contributor analysis and predictions on timely topics. [Subscribe](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/subscription?trigger=onpoint-banner&url=trump-s-trade-war-1&redirect=/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1) ![Image for Trump’s Trade War](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/f08808c46380308196cf86ed3c464c04.2-1-medium.1.jpg) Spencer Platt/Getty Images [Big Picture](https://www.project-syndicate.org/bigpictures) - 2 # Trump’s Trade War Mar 14, 2025 Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline. ### Featured in this Big Picture 1. [![PS editors](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/a649b57bef3f68a541a79b4fe4506b41.square-small.1.png)PS editors](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#digital-prague) 2. [![Ian Bremmer](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/b1b8f5df75affdbad49a7dc222a944b9.square-small.1.jpg)Ian Bremmer](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#ian-bremmer) 3. [![Aziz Huq](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/c6e95f64303032b5844a37a980cf1ce9.square-small.1.jpg)Aziz Huq](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#aziz-huq) 4. [![Dani Rodrik](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/fbf7da3c824d4e1ff2e8b3012f465cc4.square-small.1.png)Dani Rodrik](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#dani-rodrik) 5. [![Gabriel Zucman](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/d5b30453c7eacc67664e9e255b71e04f.square-small.1.jpg)Gabriel Zucman](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#gabriel-zucman) 6. [![Kenneth Jacobs](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/a66bfe21f93fd80c422f03338dc7dc91.square-small.1.jpg)Kenneth Jacobs](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#kenneth-jacobs) 7. [![Raghuram G. Rajan](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/280fd9cc5b7267b7546006732b4f3355.square-small.1.png)Raghuram G. Rajan](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#raghuram-g-rajan) 8. [![Carla Norrlöf](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/cd1da49682ef7a5833130f7363ece789.square-small.1.jpg)Carla Norrlöf](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#carla-norrlof) ## Register an account to continue reading with a \$1 trial [Register Now](https://www.project-syndicate.org/account/login?tab=tab-register&returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1) Already have an account? [Log in](https://www.project-syndicate.org/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1) https://prosyn.org/7wvwaOG; Support Project Syndicate [Subscribe](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/subscription?trigger=footer) [Upgrade](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/subscription?trigger=footer) [Donate](https://www.project-syndicate.org/donation?trigger=footer) ### Content - [Authors](https://www.project-syndicate.org/columnists) - [PS Quarterly](https://www.project-syndicate.org/magazines) - [Sections](https://www.project-syndicate.org/sections) - [Topics](https://www.project-syndicate.org/topics) - [Archive](https://www.project-syndicate.org/archive) - [Columnists](https://www.project-syndicate.org/columnists) - [Videos](https://www.project-syndicate.org/videos) - [Podcasts](https://www.project-syndicate.org/podcasts) ### Subscriber Exclusive - [OnPoint](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint) - [Longer Reads](https://www.project-syndicate.org/longreads) - [Insider Interviews](https://www.project-syndicate.org/interviews) - [Big Picture](https://www.project-syndicate.org/bigpictures) - [Global Bookmark](https://www.project-syndicate.org/global-bookmark) - [Rewards](https://www.project-syndicate.org/rewards) ### Project Syndicate - [About Us](https://www.project-syndicate.org/about) - [Contact](https://www.project-syndicate.org/about?tab=contact-us) - [Careers](https://www.project-syndicate.org/pages/careers) - [FAQ](https://www.project-syndicate.org/faq) - [Submission policy](https://www.project-syndicate.org/pages/submission-guidelines) - [Newsletters](https://www.project-syndicate.org/newsletters) - [Member Publications](https://www.project-syndicate.org/member-publications) ### Network - [Syndication](https://syndication.project-syndicate.org/) - [PS Magazines](https://magazines.project-syndicate.org/) - [PS Events](https://events.project-syndicate.org/) - [Institutions](https://education.project-syndicate.org/) - [Corporate](https://corporate.project-syndicate.org/) © Project Syndicate - 2026 \\| [Privacy Policy](https://www.project-syndicate.org/pages/privacy-policy) \\| [Terms & Conditions](https://www.project-syndicate.org/pages/terms-and-conditions) \\| [Cookie Policy](https://www.project-syndicate.org/pages/cookie-policy) [![Powered by Flowli](https://www.project-syndicate.org/images/flowli/poweredbyflowli-button-light.png)](https://www.flow.li/) - [Sections](https://www.project-syndicate.org/sections) - [Latest](https://www.project-syndicate.org/archive) - [Economics](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/economics) - [Politics](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/politics-world-affairs) - [Development](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/global-health-development) - [Sustainability](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/environment-sustainability) - [Culture](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/culture-society) - [Innovation](https://www.project-syndicate.org/section/innovation-technology) - More - [Topics](https://www.project-syndicate.org/topics) - [Columnists](https://www.project-syndicate.org/columnists) - [Videos](https://www.project-syndicate.org/videos) - [Podcasts](https://www.project-syndicate.org/podcasts) - Subscriber Exclusive - [OnPoint](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint) - [Longer Reads](https://www.project-syndicate.org/longreads) - [Insider Interviews](https://www.project-syndicate.org/interviews) - [Big Picture](https://www.project-syndicate.org/bigpictures) - [Global Bookmark](https://www.project-syndicate.org/global-bookmark) - [PS Quarterly](https://www.project-syndicate.org/magazines) - Project Syndicate - [FAQ](https://www.project-syndicate.org/faq) - [Subscribe](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/subscription?trigger=header) - [Donate](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/donation?trigger=header) - [Rewards](https://www.project-syndicate.org/rewards) - [About Us](https://www.project-syndicate.org/about) - [Syndication](https://syndication.project-syndicate.org/) - [Member Publications](https://www.project-syndicate.org/member-publications) ## ✕ Log in/Register Please log in or register to continue. Registration is free. - Log in - Register or Sign in with - Facebook - Google - Microsoft - X - [Your Institution](https://www.project-syndicate.org/account/samlsubscribers) ## Confirmation ## Confirmation ## Edit Newsletter Preferences ## Set up Notification ##
Readable Markdown	## [OnPoint Subscriber Exclusive](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint) The Big Picture brings together a range of PS commentaries to give readers a comprehensive understanding of topics in the news – and the deeper issues driving the news. The Big Question features concise contributor analysis and predictions on timely topics. [Subscribe](https://www.project-syndicate.org/order/subscription?trigger=onpoint-banner&url=trump-s-trade-war-1&redirect=/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1) ![Image for Trump’s Trade War](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/f08808c46380308196cf86ed3c464c04.2-1-medium.1.jpg) Spencer Platt/Getty Images [Big Picture](https://www.project-syndicate.org/bigpictures) Mar 14, 2025 Less than two months into his second presidency, Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners, with much more to come. This strategy not only lacks any credible theoretical foundations; it is putting the US on a path toward irrevocable economic and geopolitical decline. ### Featured in this Big Picture 1. [![PS editors](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/a649b57bef3f68a541a79b4fe4506b41.square-small.1.png)PS editors](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#digital-prague) 2. [![Ian Bremmer](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/b1b8f5df75affdbad49a7dc222a944b9.square-small.1.jpg)Ian Bremmer](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#ian-bremmer) 3. [![Aziz Huq](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/c6e95f64303032b5844a37a980cf1ce9.square-small.1.jpg)Aziz Huq](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#aziz-huq) 4. [![Dani Rodrik](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/fbf7da3c824d4e1ff2e8b3012f465cc4.square-small.1.png)Dani Rodrik](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#dani-rodrik) 5. [![Gabriel Zucman](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/d5b30453c7eacc67664e9e255b71e04f.square-small.1.jpg)Gabriel Zucman](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#gabriel-zucman) 6. [![Kenneth Jacobs](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/a66bfe21f93fd80c422f03338dc7dc91.square-small.1.jpg)Kenneth Jacobs](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#kenneth-jacobs) 7. [![Raghuram G. Rajan](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/280fd9cc5b7267b7546006732b4f3355.square-small.1.png)Raghuram G. Rajan](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#raghuram-g-rajan) 8. [![Carla Norrlöf](https://webapi.project-syndicate.org/library/cd1da49682ef7a5833130f7363ece789.square-small.1.jpg)Carla Norrlöf](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1#carla-norrlof) ## Register an account to continue reading with a \$1 trial [Register Now](https://www.project-syndicate.org/account/login?tab=tab-register&returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1) Already have an account? [Log in](https://www.project-syndicate.org/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fonpoint%2Ftrump-s-trade-war-1)
Shard	75 (laksa)
Root Hash	10470630404393896075
Unparsed URL	org,project-syndicate!www,/onpoint/trump-s-trade-war-1 s443