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The likely consequences of escalating trade tensions

Aside from equities in the US and China, those in Korea, Taiwan and South Africa appear particularly exposed to a further deterioration in Sino-American trade relations. And IT, consumer discretionary and consumer staples firms may be amongst the most vulnerable on a sectoral basis.

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