Global trade uncertainty hits record high after Trump’s tariffs

Trade policy uncertainty has reached unprecedented levels following new tariffs announced by Donald Trump, according to analysis from LähiTapiola. The latest measures, revealed late Wednesday, include broad import tariffs affecting 185 countries and territories.

The White House labelled the day “Liberation Day”, while analysts referred to it as “Tariff Doomsday”. The announcement triggered immediate negative reactions in global markets.