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Trade trauma

Trade tariffs are a major concern for investors. The impact so far has been muted, but the risk of escalation looms.

25% tariffs on all Chinese goods are a credible threat from US President Trump but global auto-tariffs would be a much bigger risk to the US economy, encouraging others to launch a combined response. Find out more in my vlog below.

John Roe

Head of Multi-Asset Funds

With failed football dreams behind him, John applies the same level of enthusiasm to investing and how to improve outcomes by battling behavioural biases. He leads on oil research, but also gets involved in a wide range of macro topics. That love of variety also explains his craft beer fascination. Hard to shut up, he’s a regular guest on Bloomberg, a conference speaker and an LGIM Director. His analytical thinking benefits from being an Actuary with an economics degree and having previously worked as a strategist at RBS.

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