In a week of intense turmoil, from Washington up to Saskatsuanglobal economy is concerned with concern its movements Donald Trump. ‘inverse duties“He announced, unexpectedly, at the beginning of the month seems to be provoking serious reactions across the globe.

As stated in the report of Bbcthe transition from the White House to International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Washington – A path of just nine minutes – symbolizes this conflict. In the White House, harsh commercial policies are decided, and in the IMF the finance ministers G7 and G20 attempt to manage the effects.

At the recent IMF meeting, the US has been faced not by open hostility, but with frustration and concern from friendly countries. Its attitude characteristic Japanwith the Minister of Finance Katsunobu To state that duties “affect growth and destabilize markets”.

At the same time, the collapse of commodity movement from China to the port of Los Angeles – a former basic artery of world trade – is stepping up concern. IMF analysts say the reduction is so large that it can even be detected by satellite data.

Retreat takes flesh and bones

The climate, however Walmart and the Target They seem to bend the hard line of the White House. Market executives have warned the president of the risk of empty shelves in the US as early as May.

According to sources, the Minister of Finance Scott BessedHaving assumed an active role, he persuaded Trump to freeze the implementation of Catholic duties for 90 days in order to avoid a wider crisis. The freezing was accompanied by distinctive efforts to approach China, with milder rhetoric and “economic balancing” offers.

Despite the signs of diminishing, uncertainty is pervasive. High -grade banking circles fear that the US can even use even Swap Lines as a political pressure tool – a scenario that once looked unthinkable but is currently being discussed.

At the same time, theories of possible “tax” are developed in countries owned by US debt, such as Japan or China, in an effort to finance the US deficit.

European balances and message from London

The United Kingdom It is strongly influenced by US politics as it is affected by duties in key sectors such as the automotive industry and medicinal products.

At the same time British Minister of FinanceIn her interviews in Washington, she underlined the increasing importance of trade with Europe, causing a sensation in London.

This attitude is interpreted as a strategy of distancing from the unpredictable US trade front and re -establishment with the EU.

OR Spain It is another friction point: the US side has criticized recent Chinese investments in the country, such as the creation of electric car factories. But the Spanish Minister of Finance Carlos Curry He made it clear that Madrid sees cooperation with China as necessary to maintain its economic growth.

This episode highlights the difficulty of the US to build a single front against China, while their commercial partners are seeking open markets and new investments.

In front of a crucial crossroads

As all show, the coming weeks will be decisive. The temporary duties will end at the time when Canada will host the G7 meeting, while pressure from international markets and allies are intensifying.

Although there is still a way for a peaceful decline, the possibility of a new escalation cannot be ruled out. The next White House moves will judge whether the world is moving towards commercial stability or new turmoil.