Trump’s unpredictability threatens trade norms, says analyst
Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane says the mining sector is especially vulnerable to instability in the global trade markets caused by protectionist policies
06 February 2025 - 04:30
US President Donald Trump’s administration presents a risk of instability in global trade markets, and even if he does not make good on any of his tariff threats against other nations, the unpredictability of his rhetoric could weaken global trade arbitration systems...
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