Politics

Hedging Their Bets, BRIC by BRIC: How Trump’s Tariffs Have Incentivized Diversification

Executive Summary Introduction Trump’s tariffs were intended to reduce U.S. dependence on strategic competitors and redirect trade flows back toward the United States. In practice, they have also encouraged many emerging economies to diversify their economic relationships. As tariffs increase the cost and uncertainty of relying on U.S. markets, countries have expanded trade with alternative … Continue reading