Across the Pond: Trump’s trade rollercoaster
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There has been no letup in the trade drama, with a US federal court striking down much of President Trump’s recent tariff hikes. That followed a sudden pivot in trade talks with the European Union - with the threat of a 50% tariff to an acceleration of negotiations all within the
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The US Trade Court's recent ruling, deeming approximately half of former President Trump's trade tax increases as illegal, introduces both optimism and uncertainty into the market. Per the full note from UBS, while this ruling alleviates a significant tax burden for consumers, the potential for appeals and ongoing tensions surrounding US trade policy complicates the outlook. The ruling's implications extend beyond domestic economics to international trade relations, particularly with the UK and the EU, which may be hesitant to engage further given the uncertain legal landscape. Ahead of any decisive trade agreements, uncertainty may dampen market sentiment and complicate positioning across affected currency pairs.