Because Trump picked this fight due to his concerns about Brazilian politics, that country’s presidential elections might quell it soon.
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Trump’s use of a trade tool created during the Great Depression helped trigger a trade war between the two border countries, with few signs of de-escalation in sight.
Refunds on US$160 billion of tariffs are slowly flowing back to businesses. But they won’t restore lost customers or lost confidence in trading with the US.
Using tariffs to make nations act on forced labour is questionable. Yet there is substance behind the US allegations – including that Australia hasn’t done enough.
China’s zero tariff regime has the potential to boost trade between African countries and lead to better coordination.
Australia’s best defence isn’t to retreat from open trade, but to strengthen and diversify the rules-based system that supports it.
The country remains the world’s largest consumer.
Deportations are draining the pool of agricultural workers, while tariffs are forcing up costs for farmers and small businesses.
For the time being, European leaders are indicating a path of de-escalation – bordering on appeasement.
The UK and Europe need a new strategy.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, but the costs don’t stay at the border.
In the past, farmers have balanced their political beliefs against market logic. How much pressure can farmers endure?
The US has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Donald Trump appears unbothered by the impact of his trade policy on US consumers.
India provides nearly 60% of the world’s IT outsourcing.
The old system of US-led multilateralism has ended. What will replace it remains unclear.
Households and economists are holding their breath.
When keeping score, you aren’t supposed to add ‘own goals’ to your own tally.
Without predictable trade policy and stronger support systems, small firms remain vulnerable to shocks they can’t afford to absorb.
Governments are scrambling to cut deals before new US tariffs kick in on August 7. But with Trump using the process for political leverage, NZ must tread carefully.
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