The trade data available for March and April suggest that a large number of EMs have benefitted from a front-running of tariffs in recent months, particularly those across Asia (Taiwan, Vietnam and India). That said, business surveys have weakened, notably export orders and firms’ investment intentions in Mexico. Protectionist US trade policy will likely take a bigger toll on EM activity later this year.
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