The president has backtracked repeatedly on his tariff policies, creating a whiplash with downsides and few clear benefits so far.

At the end of the day, the brunt of the tariffs will fall on US consumers, especially lower-income ones who rely on relatively inexpensive products from China. Now, Americans can expect longer wait times and higher prices, trade experts told CNN.

Prior to President Trump's second term, there was little back and forth between the U.S. and China on tariffs. Here's what to know.