#TradeWarEases Trade War Eases refers to a situation where trade tensions between two or more countries begin to ease after a period of conflict or trade disputes. This usually occurs when the countries involved reach an agreement, sign a new trade deal, or remove tariffs and other trade barriers.
Impact of Easing Trade War:
1. Increased Economic Activity: The removal of import tariffs can boost trade and production.
2. Recovery in Stock Markets: Investors tend to be more optimistic, leading to potential increases in stock prices.
3. Decrease in Goods Prices: Lower production costs can reduce the prices of imported goods.
4. Currency Stability: Reduced uncertainty helps stabilize currencies.
5. Growth in Export Sector: Exporting countries can resume selling their products without tariff barriers.
Case Example:
The US-China trade conflict from 2018-2020 demonstrated how trade tensions can escalate dramatically with the imposition of high tariffs. When the two countries reached a phase one agreement in January 2020, the markets responded positively, and some tariffs began to be reduced.