The Trump administration's newly announced trade tariffs are set to reshape global economic dynamics, affecting supply chains, trade relationships, and market stability. As countries respond with countermeasures, industries worldwide brace for disruptions, with potential consequences for growth, inflation, and international cooperation. VoxEU explores the far-reaching economic impacts of these tariffs, analysing their implications for businesses, policymakers, and global trade.
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Tariffs, global imbalances, and the dollar
This column contributes to the ongoing debate on the implications of global imbalances for trade policy, arguing that tariffs can close a persistent trade deficit if and only if they change the value of, or the returns on, the country’s international financial position.
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