Trump's recent statements on the economy are even more bonkers than usual | Steven Greenhouse

UK · 2026-10-05

1. Step 1 · The triggerTrump proposes to cut off US trade with deficit countries and demands a Fed rate cut to 1% or lower, raising global policy uncertainty.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onAnticipation of US trade barriers and monetary intervention triggers volatility in global supply chains and FX markets, with UK importers and dollar borrowers facing input cost and funding risk.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs exposed to US-linked supply chains or USD funding see higher input costs, FX swings, and procurement/financing uncertainty landing on their P&L.

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Source: theguardian.com

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