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Michael Johnson
Here is what you need to know about the risks of a US trade war
World Economic Forum, 2018
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US tariffs announced in January 2018 could start a global trade war.
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The Trump administration’s imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs could threaten to kick off a global trade war. In this succinct and accessible overview, trade policy expert Michael Johnson – writing before the US announcement of countries excluded from the tariffs – explains why these tariffs go against World Trade Organization protocols and how the duties could damage the economies of both importing and exporting nations. While always politically neutral, getAbstract recommends this text’s authoritative insights to anyone interested in the future of global trade.
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About the Author
Michael Johnson is an adviser on international trade policy and a former UK trade negotiator.
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