Trump's Tariff Tactics: Will He Use Finance as a Weapon Against Allies?
2025-04-04
Reuters
As the latest US tariffs take effect, concerns are growing that President Trump may escalate his trade wars by leveraging finance as a tool to exert pressure on allies. With the global economy already feeling the impact of trade tensions, the prospect of financial warfare is raising alarm bells. As Trump continues to strong-arm trading partners, the use of financial sanctions and other economic measures could be the next step in his bid to renegotiate trade agreements and assert American economic dominance, potentially sparking a new wave of trade disputes and economic uncertainty, including a possible impact on international trade law and global economic stability.
