Investors eye safe havens fearing Trump's 'gunboat diplomacy' could lead to global trade war

President proposed tariffs on steel

Mike Sheen
clock • 5 min read

Fears of an emerging trade war, sparked by US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, have forced some asset managers to consider how they will protect their portfolios from the "market-shaking" consequences.

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