Trade trumped by rising economic nationalism

摘要

Donald Trump's ascendancy to the office of US President heralds a period of unparalleled uncertainty. That statement may prove to be one of the great under-statements, of course, and while the most significant implications of President Trumps' administration - at least to date - are social and cultural, there are also major economic considerations at play. Throughout December and January, IndustryEdge has assisted clients whose concerns have varied widely from exchange rates and their anticipated movements, through the implications of potentially higher tariffs, to visa issues that might impact staff and analysis of potential freight cost movements.