Trade deals, trade flows and trade wars. This month we take a closer look at the backdrop and potential risks should a "war" erupt. Global investors know there is no real winner in a trade war, and the repercussions can have a lasting and detrimental impact on economies, particularly those of emerging economies. After bashing the TPP, Trump just may be seeing the light (in the wake of his potential fight with China) and want back in--but skeptics remain on all sides. After pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement and continued threats on NAFTA, can trade partners trust the US?
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