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Trump's Second Term: Global Trade Faces Major Overhaul

1/17/2025

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As Donald Trump embarks on his second term starting January 20, the world braces for a seismic shift in global trade. Tariffs and immigration policies could reshape economic landscapes, with countries like India poised to gain as others, heavily dependent on US trade, grapple with uncertainty. Markets are on high alert for potential volatility and inflation.

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As Donald Trump embarks on his second term starting January 20, the world braces for a seismic shift in global trade. Tariffs and immigration policies could reshape economic landscapes, with countries like India poised to gain as others, heavily dependent on US trade, grapple with uncertainty. Markets are on high alert for potential volatility and inflation.