How do reciprocal tariff policies work to create fairer international trade agreements?

Reciprocal tariff policies aim to create "fair trade" by equalizing import duties between trading partners. Currently, significant imbalances exist - for example, the U.S. charges India 9% on goods while India only charges 3%, and the European Union charges 10% on American cars while the U.S. charges only 2.5% on European vehicles. President Trump's strategy involves studying these tariff inconsistencies until April 1st and threatening reciprocal measures to bring trading partners to the negotiating table. This approach has already shown results, with the European Union reportedly agreeing to lower their auto import tariffs to match U.S. rates at 2.5%. The policy serves as a negotiation tool rather than a punitive measure, encouraging fair bilateral trade agreements and potentially reducing trade imbalances while boosting business confidence.