Sanele Mjikane

1 month ago | oxfordeconomics.com | Sanele Mjikane

Trade tensions between the EU and the US are escalating. Aggressive protectionist policies have been a key instrument for Trump in the opening months of 2025, and the president has indicated that both blanket and sector-specific levies on EU good exports could be imposed within the coming weeks.

1 month ago | oxfordeconomics.com | Sanele Mjikane

Tariffs don't have to be imposed to wreak economic harm – threats are enough. So the recent flurry of announcements by the US, followed in some cases by swift postponements, are already increasing trade uncertainty and making it less likely that companies will invest.

Dec 4, 2024 | oxfordeconomics.com | Sanele Mjikane

Central and Eastern European economies are among the most exposed to the impact of Trump policies due to their large, export-oriented manufacturing sectors and sovereign currencies.