The ruling strikes down most of the Trump administration’s current tariffs, with more limited options to replace them.
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The latest round of tariffs will reduce GDP in most countries. As the effects flow through, the global economy may be in for a rocky ride.
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.
The winners and losers (so far) in Trump’s trade gamble.
Most Australians will feel the effects of the tariffs through the indirect effects on US manufacturing and on America’s trading partners.
Trump clearly resents the jibe – and if it encourages him to double down on bad decisions the economic results could be serious.
China and the US both lose from a tariff war, and global economic activity will decline. But New Zealand’s existing free trade agreements should cushion the blows.
The president’s actions are driven by nostalgia rather than reality.
Trump’s tariffs shine a light on New Zealand’s supply chain vulnerabilities. Is it time to revisit the idea of ‘import replacement’?
Unfortunately for the Romans, high tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic woes.
One bizarre consequence of Trump’s tariff wars could be the chance to watch Netflix for free.
Australia should be careful of going down the route of supplicant in the effort to remove the new Trump tariffs.
The so-called ‘Liberation Day’ announcements played out like a reality TV cliffhanger. What might the next ‘episode’ have in store for the rest of the world?
Modelling of how Trump’s tariffs will hit global trade suggests the US will be the biggest loser – while a few nations may emerge as surprising winners.
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