
Scotiabank
Economic Impact of Trade Policy Uncertainty
Pages
3
Time to read
10 mins
Publication
Language
English

Pages
3
Time to read
10 mins
Publication
Language
English
This report examines the potential economic effects of trade policy uncertainty in the context of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. It highlights the implications of a possible second Trump presidency on U.S. GDP and the Canadian economy, utilizing a trade policy market volatility index to quantify the impact. The analysis reveals that elevated uncertainty could lead to significant economic costs, affecting investment and demand, and discusses the broader implications of trade policy on i