Stuurman: Trump's Tariffs Impact Won’t Be Easily Undone
BloombergTuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:11:11 AM
President Trump’s looming tariffs are creating uncertainty across Africa, as no African nation has yet secured a trade deal with the U.S. to mitigate the potential fallout. Ziyanda Stuurman, an advisor at Africa Practice, broke it down in a Bloomberg interview, explaining that even if these tariffs are rolled back later, their ripple effects—like disrupted supply chains and strained economic relationships—won’t just vanish overnight.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about tariffs—it’s about the long-term economic hangover they could leave behind. African economies, already navigating complex global trade dynamics, might face lasting disruptions even if the policies change. For businesses and governments, the uncertainty alone is a problem, making it harder to plan and invest. It’s a reminder that trade wars aren’t just headlines; they have real, sticky consequences.
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