Tag #Protectionism

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US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit

In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...

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Trump Announces Across-the-Board Tariffs on Imports

President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 20% on all imported goods to boost domestic production, potentially increasing prices for US consumers and sparking international trade disputes.

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Trump's Inauguration Speech: Nationalism, Protectionism, and Mass Deportations

In his inauguration speech, Donald Trump announced plans for mass deportations, border troop deployment, a reversal of green energy policies in favor of fossil fuels, and the imposition of unilateral tariffs, ignoring potential legal and international consequences.

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Europe's Ethical Stalemate: A Response to Trump's America

The European Union's ethics of conviction, prioritizing moral principles over consequences, hinders its responses to global challenges like the election of Donald Trump and the rise of populism. This necessitates significant changes in military spending, economic policy, and energy production.

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ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact

A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.

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World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth

The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...

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Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation

Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.

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China Urges Balanced Trade Amidst Renewed US Trade War Fears

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged against protectionism at the Davos World Economic Forum, expressing China's desire for balanced trade amidst concerns of a renewed trade war with the US under Trump's presidency, highlighting China's efforts to boost domestic consumption and ease foreign inve...

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Trump's Economic Policies: A Return to National-Liberal Economics

Donald Trump's economic program, a continuation of historical Republican platforms, aims to abolish income tax and implement protectionist trade measures, potentially disrupting global economic stability and requiring a strategic response from Europe and other nations.

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China's Record Trade Surplus Threatens Global Competitors

China's export surge in 2024, exceeding expectations by 7%, leads to a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors and prompting concerns about further European deindustrialization, while China seeks new markets in developing nations.

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Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China

Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.

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Global Risks Rise: Geopolitical Instability and Trade Disputes Top Business Leaders' Concerns

The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that nearly 25% of 11,000 business leaders surveyed ranked geopolitical risks as their top concern for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism, trade disputes, and extreme weather events; disinformation also remains a major ...

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