The implications of a collapse in US/China trade talks

We think that the direct effects of President Trump’s threatened tariff hikes could reduce Chinese GDP by up to 0.4% and that the associated retaliation would have only a marginal direct impact on the US. The effects on business confidence and financial markets around the world could be more significant, potentially adding to reasons for renewed policy loosening.

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