The president’s vision for reshaping global trade is falling into place, but he is embarking on an experiment that economists say could still produce damaging results.

President Donald Trump has struck a series of trade agreements in recent weeks as the White House threatens tariffs on dozens of countries set to take effect Aug. 1. In nearly every case, the trade accords set levies lower than a so-called "reciprocal tariffs" that would have otherwise taken effect on Friday.