The election of Donald J. Trump to the presidency of the United States in 2016 marked a seismic shift not only in the American political landscape but also in the approach to global economic policy. His rise, unexpected to many, was propelled by a populist message, a promise to break with the establishment, and a pledge to "Make America Great Again." At the heart of this rhetoric was a bold and often unconventional vision for the economy, promising to revive manufacturing, create millions of well-paying jobs, cut taxes, and renegotiate trade agreements deemed unfair.