Trump's Tariff Policies and Global Markets: Critical Analyses at the Economy Desk

Global Markets and the Trump Effect This week at the Economy Desk, the most pressing topics in global and local economies were discussed.
Moderated by Hakan Güldağ and Berfin Çipa, the program evaluated the reopening of Chinese markets after the holidays, the new era of U.S.
trade policies, and the reflection of customs tariffs on the markets.
In particular, Donald Trump’s tariff statements, which could trigger trade wars, were analyzed regarding their potential effects on the global supply chain and inflation expectations.
US-Iran Tensions and the Search for Safe Havens Despite diplomatic contacts in Geneva, the ongoing tension between Iran and the United States continues to push investors toward safe-haven assets.
The decisive role of regional instability on energy prices and global risk appetite was emphasized during the discussions.
Credit Support for Business and Tax Regulations Domestically, financing topics closely concerning the real sector came to the fore.
Providing approximately 1 trillion liras in credit guarantee support to businesses and reducing the share of indirect taxes in total tax revenues from 66 percent to 62 percent were recorded as the most important items on the Ankara agenda.
Mehmet Kaya, Ankara correspondent for the Economy Newspaper, and Prof.
Erhan Aslanoğlu evaluated the impact of these steps on macroeconomic balances and production capacity.
The 'Made in Europe' Rift in the European Union Another significant pillar of foreign trade involved the European Union's industrial strategy.
The program also addressed the potential consequences of this complex global economic equation on Turkey's export performance.