Donald Trump’s tariffs on US allies can cause significant disorganization in the global commercial system, according to former Brazil in Washington and London, Rubens Barbosa.
In an analysis during the WW on Tuesday (4), the diplomat highlighted the complexity of international relations and the possible consequences of American economic actions.
Barbosa warned that if tariff measures are implemented next month, the impact will be felt on a world scale. “All countries will be directly or indirectly involved and will somehow react, because some countries depend a lot on the US market,” the former editor explained.
Turbulent international political scenario
The diplomat also addressed the situation in Ukraine, expressing surprise with the recent change of position of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Barbosa, this posture change may indicate unknown facts that have led to such a radical change in a short time.
In addition, the former in-depths commented on the complexity of the situation in Gaza, mentioning the meeting of the Arab countries that proposed an alternative plan to Trump’s. He highlighted Israel’s resistance to withdraw from Gaza and Hamas’s reaction to the agreement between the Arab countries.
Uncertainties and expectations
Barbosa stressed the unusual nature of the current situation, both from the point of view of international relations and the economic order. “It is such an unusual situation from the point of view of international relations, the economic order, that no one is manifesting, everyone is waiting to see the next step to position themselves,” he noted.
The former inquixador concluded his analysis suggesting that there may be unknown news about Trump’s actions, indicating that the international scenario remains constantly evolving and requires continuous attention from observers and political analysts.
