EM industry struggling even before potential Trump tariffs

The latest PMIs suggests that the weakness in EM manufacturing at the end of last year has continued into 2025. While the events of today have highlighted the uncertainty around Trump’s trade policy, tariffs will prove another headwind to EM manufacturing sectors.

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