The world trade war has changed the global economic landscape. This conflict began with tariffs and aggressive trade policies, especially between the United States and China. Both are top economic powers and play a key role in determining the direction of global trade. Since early 2018, these tensions have escalated further when the US imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods. China then retaliated with the same amount of tariffs on US products. The move not only affects the two countries, but also disrupts international markets and global supply chains. In Europe, the trade war also had a significant impact. The economies of European countries are starting to feel pressure due to protectionist policies. Against this conflict, the European Union is trying to strengthen trade relations with other countries, including Japan and ASEAN member countries. The resurgence of these trade alliances shows Europe’s efforts to remain competitive amid its tensions with the US and China. As tensions continue, many companies have begun relocating their factories to other countries in Southeast Asia such as Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. This step was taken to avoid high tariffs and maintain production continuity. The impact of this shift is not only felt in the industrial country of origin, but also forms a new economy in the destination country. Technology is also a battleground in this trade war. The US is taking steps to limit China’s access to cutting-edge technology, claiming this is important for national security. Companies like Huawei have been targeted by this policy, creating turmoil in the global technology market and changing the competitive dynamics in the sector. The agricultural sector also felt a major impact from the trade war. The US was impacted as its soybean and corn exporters lost large markets in China, which turned to other suppliers. Instead, Chinese producers are looking for alternative ways to meet their food needs. This is changing consumption and production patterns, affecting farmers and exporters in various parts of the world. Global supply chains are increasingly complicated by protectionist policies, which also disrupt the stability of the supply of goods. The COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer of complexity to this. As countries began to implement lockdowns, global shipping was disrupted, showing how vulnerable the highly integrated international trading system is. Trade wars also impact currency values. Investors started looking for safer assets, resulting in fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. This instability could lead to a global recession if it persists for long. Developing countries that depend on international trade are becoming increasingly at risk. In the face of this uncertainty, countries around the world are trying to find diplomatic solutions. International forums such as the G20 and WTO have become a means to discuss trade issues. Efforts to create a new trade agreement are expected to reconcile tensions and provide clarity for economic actors. However, challenges remain. Many countries still implement protectionist policies, although there is a push to return to a multilateral approach. As the world seeks to recover from the economic impact caused by trade wars and the pandemic, it is important for countries to find ways to collaborate for the common good. Finally, the world trade war is not just a conflict between two countries, but reflects the dynamics and complexity of the global economic system. The rise of protectionism, industrial adaptation and technological change are some of the aspects that will determine the future of world trade. Adaptation to these changes is the key to facing increasingly large and complex global challenges.