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How short-sighted was Trump's Liberation Day?
Apr 6, 2025
Randall Bartlett, Chief Deputy Economist at Desjardins, dives into the fallout from Trump's 'Liberation Day.' He analyzes the chaotic impact of recent tariff announcements on American and Canadian markets. The conversation highlights how Trump's policies may backfire, increasing consumer prices while dismantling international trade relationships. Bartlett also examines rising job losses in Canada and the looming recession threat, as well as challenges faced by the Bank of Canada in navigating interest rates amidst persistent inflation.
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- The imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. is causing significant turmoil in global markets, raising concerns about long-term economic viability.
- Many economists express skepticism over Trump's tariff-driven strategy, fearing it may lead to increased consumer costs and job losses in manufacturing.
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Impact of Tariffs on Global Markets
The announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. has potential far-reaching implications for global markets. Tariffs on goods from 65 countries, including major trade partners like China and India, are set between 10% to over 50%. This sudden shift in trade policy has already led to significant drops in global financial markets, marking some of the largest declines since early 2020 due to uncertainty surrounding these measures. While the U.S. administration anticipates that these tariffs will lead to a booming American economy and the repatriation of manufacturing jobs, skepticism remains about the feasibility of this goal, given the ongoing market turmoil.
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