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At Any Rate

Global FX and European Economics: Gauging the EUR growth, policy and FX impact from potential tariffs

Oct 25, 2024
In this discussion, Greg Fuzesi, Chief Euro Area Economist at JPMorgan, dives into the Eurozone's potential responses to U.S. trade conflicts. He explores how tariffs could impact Eurozone growth, focusing on currency fluctuations and market sentiment. The conversation reveals the structural challenges facing European economies, particularly in manufacturing, and discusses differentiated policy responses from the European Central Bank versus the Federal Reserve. Tune in for serious insights on the interplay between politics and economic stability!
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  • The potential introduction of U.S. tariffs could lead to significant indirect impacts on Eurozone economic growth and consumer sentiment.
  • The Eurozone faces limitations in fiscal policy responses while the ECB may consider interest rate cuts to counteract GDP downturns.

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Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Eurozone Growth

The potential introduction of U.S. tariffs could significantly impact the Eurozone's economic growth, primarily through indirect effects rather than direct repercussions. For instance, exports from the Euro area to the U.S. constitute only about 3% of GDP, meaning that a 10% tariff would translate to only a minor direct economic hit of roughly 0.3% of GDP. However, the broader implications, such as shifts in consumer sentiment and currency fluctuations, are likely to be more substantial. Historical context from 2018 shows that even modest tariff increases led to a pronounced slowdown in GDP growth, which suggests that the current situation could exacerbate these trends if tariffs are implemented again.

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