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Macro Monday Ep 74: Trade policy uncertainty spikes

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Trade policy uncertainty remains elevated, with US President Donald Trump responding to a court setback with the doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminium. Chinese trade talks appear to have stalled, while the US may retaliate with a tax on foreign owners of US securities, who come from countries deemed to unfairly tax US businesses. Listen to the weekly market round-up from the Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International, Chris Holdsworth.
2 Jun 2025 English South Africa Business · Investing

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