‘Amateurish’ US tariffs worrying, Central Bank of Malta warns

‘Amateurish’ US tariffs worrying, Central Bank of Malta warns

The Central Bank is “very worried” about the “amateurish” tariffs that sparked a US-led international trade war, acting governor Alexander Demarco told bankers and economists on Wednesday.Demarco’s comments came during a Q&A session at the end of a meeting which reviewed the performance of Malta’s economy throughout 2024.Asked whether the Central Bank was worried about...

Economists offer differing views on Trump's tariffs and trade war

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