Gastkommentar: Neue US-Handelspolitik: Gegen Europas Zölle gibt es keine Lobby
Die Zollpolitik der USA wird sich künftig leicht ändern. Europa steht aber auch bei Demokraten nicht im Fokus, meint Adam Posen, Chef des Peterson Institute for International Economics.
The recent Democratic victory in the midterms is unlikely to bring about a fundamental shift in US trade policy. While tariffs have become increasingly unpopular, they have now become associated with higher prices in the public's perception. Consequently, politicians may be hesitant to openly propose tariffs or promote their benefits, as President Trump often did.
However, the voters' primary concern during the election was their dissatisfaction with the high inflation rate. Trade did not emerge as a leading issue in any relevant survey conducted during the campaign, and it rarely appeared in the top ten concerns overall. The election is expected to bring some significant shifts in US foreign economic policy, but these changes will not be strategic or coherent in nature.
The world can anticipate the passage of laws that prescribe a more confrontational approach towards the Chinese economy. This stance enjoys support in both parties of the Congress, even though it was not a prominent issue during the election campaign.
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