News Xplained | How does Trump turn his back on the whole world?

 
Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50%, against US trading partners are set to go into effect this Wednesday. Over the past few days, stock markets around the world have experienced their worst nightmare, with trillions of dollars vaporized due to Trump's tariffs. Meanwhile, nearly 600,000 people have signed up to attend the “Hands Off!” mass-action demonstrations across the US, protesting against the Trump administration. Countries around the world are also implementing countermeasures against US tariffs. How does Trump turn his back on the whole world? This episode of News Xplained will find out the answers.

Reporter: Xie Hongzhou

Cameraman: Ou Nanying

Video: Ou Nanying

Poster: Ou Nanying

Editor: Yuan Zixiang, James