Trump’s flat 15% tariff: winners and losers in global trade
The introduction of a 15 percent global tariff by Donald Trump will benefit the very countries he previously criticised most strongly, namely China and Brazil. At the same time, the greatest burden will fall on the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan. This development significantly affects global trade dynamics and economic relations between nations.
According to estimates, the new flat-rate tariff reduces the average tariff burden for the most criticised countries while increasing tariff rates for some others, especially developed economies in Western Europe and Asia. This approach highlights the complexities and contradictions of U.S. trade policy under the Trump administration.
Going forward, this situation could lead to adjustments in trade strategies and a reshaping of international economic alliances, as affected countries may seek new markets or forms of cooperation to mitigate adverse impacts.
