The Tariff Game

Welcome to the Tariff Game!

You are the president of the United States. You will make decisions about tariffs - special taxes on goods coming from other countries.

See how your decisions affect your country's economy!

Step 1/10
Economy
100%
Jobs
100%
Prices
100%
Trade
100%
Voter Happiness ? 100%

Steel Industry Problems

The steel industry in your country is struggling because of cheaper steel from other countries. Steel workers are asking for help.

What is a tariff? A tariff is a tax on goods coming from other countries. It makes foreign products more expensive.

What would you like to do?

Game Over

Final Voter Happiness 100%

Tariffs might help some workers in the short term, but they usually hurt the overall economy. When countries trade freely, everyone benefits in the long run.

However, maintaining voter happiness can be challenging, as those directly affected by foreign competition may not see the long-term benefits.