Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall

The economic earthquake caused by the announcement of Trump's tariffs is reaching many of the world's major powers, including the European Union, China or Japan.In this context, economist Santiago Niño Becerra analyzes the consequences of this historic agreement that seeks to protect American industry. Although, he says, "if you really believe it (Trump) you have not even the remotest idea of how it works and what international trade is based on…

DEBATE. Donald Trump's ill-considered policies are not only damaging the global economy. They are also a threat to modern, liberal values such as tolerance and trust, writes researcher Niclas Berggren.

Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall

President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs could cause planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to drop temporarily, but that won’t help the climate long-term.

Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall - Seymour Tribune

President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have stirred widespread anxiety about a severe economic downturn — and curiosity, for some, about how it might affect the world’s warming climate. Experts say a slowdown in international trade might have a brief and slight benefit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which come in part from fuels like gas and oil that are used to move goods around the world via ships, planes and vehicles. But any…

Trade Tensions Could Open Opportunities for Climate Action

In an instant, President Trump landed the most significant blow yet to the post-war trade regime last week as he announced aggressive tariffs on friends and foes alike. Even after his significant backtracking, it’s clear that the system of free flowing goods across international barriers that has defined economics globally in recent decades isn’t coming back anytime soon. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In the short term, we know the internati…

Could Trump's tariffs end up spurring green innovation?

U.S. trade wars could create new alliances around energy independence, and make fossil fuel investments risky.