Thu Apr 10 13:41:52 UTC 2025: ## Trump-Era Tariffs Spark Global Trade Fears, Experts Warn
**LONDON** – Concerns are mounting internationally over the potential for US trade policies, particularly those implemented under the Trump administration, to derail globalization and severely impact global trade. Experts from leading think tanks and consultancies are voicing alarm over the implications for both developed and developing economies.
Shirley Yu, a senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics, along with Melanie Brusseler, US program director at the think tank Common Wealth, and Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, all highlighted the significant risks posed by protectionist measures. Their concerns center on the potential disruption to established global supply chains and the uncertain future of international cooperation in trade. The panelists underscored the interconnected nature of the global economy, emphasizing that even seemingly isolated trade disputes can have far-reaching and unpredictable consequences for countries worldwide. While the specific impacts vary by region, the consensus among the experts is that the legacy of these policies continues to present significant challenges to global economic stability.
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