The direct impact on the global economy of President Trump’s latest proposed tariffs would be small since steel and aluminium account for a very small share of world trade. Canada’s economy is relatively exposed and it is likely that US steel prices would rise somewhat. But the bigger picture is that, with broader reciprocal tariffs also on the table, tariffs are still set to boost US inflation and weigh on global growth this year.
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