Tariff Shockwaves: How Trump’s Trade War Is Rattling Global Currencies

Discover how Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are reshaping currency trends and injecting fresh volatility into global markets.
Vantage | Před 145 dny

President Trump’s reintroduction of reciprocal tariffs on key trade partners—including Canada, Mexico, and China—has reignited global market volatility, driving sharp movements across currencies and equity indices. While the US dollar initially surged and safe haven currencies like the yen and Swiss franc outperformed, commodity-linked currencies such as AUD, NZD, and CAD came under pressure amid fears of slowing global growth.

A series of rapid policy shifts—including one-month tariff delays—saw initial currency moves reverse, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to headline-driven developments. The timeline of tariff escalations, from auto levies to steel and aluminium duties, has raised broader concerns over long-term inflation, disrupted trade flows, and the potential for global recession.

For forex traders, understanding the relationship between tariffs, trade balances, and exchange rates is crucial. As protectionist measures reshape global trade dynamics, currencies that depend heavily on exports or risk sentiment remain vulnerable. Meanwhile, prolonged uncertainty and rising US inflation risks could sustain dollar strength in the near term—though any signs of prolonged economic drag could reverse that trend.

With volatility heightened and sentiment fragile, traders must stay alert for future tariff developments, potential exemptions, or retaliatory actions—all of which may shift currency dynamics quickly and dramatically.

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