Are Trump Tariffs The Push Circularity Needed?

The Trump Tariffs Might Just Be the Best Thing That Happened to Us (Yes, Really)

Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not a fan of Trumpian economics—if that’s even a real school of thought. But sometimes, the most absurd policies lead to the most profound outcomes. As the tariff calculator spins out Greek letters and arbitrary logic—markets panic, supply chains stutter, and we’re forced to stop and think.

Do I really need that new phone? 
Can I hold on to this one for just another year? 
Shall I buy second hand instead?
What if… this is the wake-up call we needed for circularity?

Welcome to the unintended climate revolution:

• Deferred demand = longer device lifespans

• Brands earnestly shift to repair, refurbish, reuse businesses to mitigate declining new sales

• Latent inventory becomes gold—parts for repairs, second lives for electronics

Consider this:

• iPhone 16 Pro Max Prices may potentially be pushed up by 43% from $1599 to $2300 with tariffs

• 80% of a smartphone’s carbon footprint happens in the production phase

• Refurbished phones generate 89% less e-waste

• Extending your phone’s life by just 1 year = 31% less environmental impact

• Refurbished = 86% less water + 91% less raw materials used

•  >5 Billion idle phones sit forgotten worldwide

     (Sources: BackMarket Impact Report 2024, GSMA Press Release June 2023)

So while the markets wobble and your investment app turns red, make one smart move today:
✅ Download FullCircle.eco
✅ Use our AI SmartScan to digitize old receipts & warranties for all your devices instantly 

Repair More, Reuse More, Refurbish More, Save More, Waste Less

Maybe, just maybe, the best way to protest bad policy… is to make it work for the planet!