The political result was the end of democracies in many countries around the world – with Hitler, Mussolini, Franco and Stalin taking power. Trump proudly presents his toxic tariff list – courtesy: The IndependentPresident Donald Trump and his hard-core followers are well on their way to repeating history. Punishing the countries of the world with tariffs – notable exceptions are Russia, Belarus, and North Korea [sic!] Hence, there is a significant risk that the current situation spirals into a global trade war. It is highly doubtful as to whether workers’ unions were aware of the industrial implications caused by a Trump presidency.