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USA Africa Dialogue Series - A major question : How will the tariffs affect Africa?

Anxiously awaiting some expert analysis

on how the trade war that has just started

could affect Africa. Charity begins at home:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=523286860351098&rdid=KRNIPr7DPGN9rLso

Hopefully, Africa can feed herself and her children.

Over here in Sweden, it's really not the end of the world, either...

ECONOMY

How the tariff war affects your savings – and your finances

Updated 07:25 Published yesterday 16:06

Frida Bratt, savings economist at Nordnet.

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Frida Bratt, savings economist at Nordnet. Photo: Magnus Hallgren

Lars Calmfors, professor of economics.

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Lars Calmfors, professor of economics. Photo: Magnus Hallgren

When the US imposed 20 percent tariffs on all goods exported from the EU to the US, it wasn't just a political gesture – it could also be the start of a full-scale trade war. And even though Sweden is not at the center of the conflict, Swedish consumers, households and workplaces will be affected.

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Anders Forsstrom

The Swedish stock market is often affected by global events. Increased risk of a trade war can cause the stock market to decline, especially for export-dependent companies. For those who have funds or shares in their pension savings, this can mean:

● Short-term declines in fund and stock values.

● Increased volatility, i.e. stronger fluctuations.

● Risk of recession and lower future returns.

Frida Bratt, savings economist at Nordnet, believes that there is real concern about how an incipient tariff war will affect private individuals' savings capital and future pensions.

– No one thought that the American tariffs would be this extensive. We have already seen the effects. There is now concern about the consequences this will have for the world economy. Those who have shares and funds must be prepared for chaos on the world's stock markets. There could be talk of continued declines, says Frida Bratt.

How should you think about your savings in this situation?

– If it's about long-term savings for retirement or children, you shouldn't act in a panic. If it's money you need within two years, maybe it shouldn't have been invested in the stock market or in funds in the first place. The stock market is too risky for short-term savings, says Frida Bratt.

In times of turmoil, small currencies like the Swedish krona tend to weaken. But after the US tariff announcement, the krona has strengthened slightly against the dollar. This means that imported American goods – and a holiday trip to New York – have temporarily become cheaper. However, the effect is uncertain and can change quickly depending on how central banks and markets react.

If the krona strengthens in parallel with the introduction of American tariffs, it will have a double impact on the Swedish export industry and could lead to increased unemployment.

Henrik Horn, professor of international economics, believes that an incipient tariff war will hit broadly – and hard.

– Some companies will receive protection against import competition. But they too may be affected by other countries' tariffs. Otherwise, there are only losers, says Henrik Horn.

Donald Trump has presented the tariffs as a blessing for the American economy?

– Incomprehensible to an economist. You probably have to be a psychologist to comment on it, says Henrik Horn.

Since mid-March, the EU has presented a 99-page list of goods that could be subject to new tariffs. The goal is to target both symbolic and economically sensitive US exports – to put pressure where it hurts most politically.

Lars Calmfors, professor of economics, believes that the tariff conflict risks having both short-term and long-term effects.

– We don't know where this will end up. In the short term, it will hit Swedish exports and could lead to a recession. In the long term, we risk slowing down global growth. Trade wars create inefficiency. Wage growth will be negatively affected, says Lars Calmfors.

– The tariffs that the EU is planning will probably be designed to hit Republican voters harder, continues Lars Calmfors.

Facts. Goods that the EU can impose tariffs on...

The products that the EU Commission has previously listed as planned tariff countermeasures include everything from food, beverages, hygiene products, home furnishings, clothing to industrial goods. The following goods could then increase in price for Swedish consumers.

Food, drink: Coffee, Curry, corn, peanuts, peanut butter, meat, chicken liver, crackers, wine, bourbon.

Hygiene products: Shampoo, deodorant, face shield.

Building products: Windows, doors.

Clothing: Leather gloves, ties, compression stockings

Home furnishings: Mattresses, electric grills, umbrella handles.

Industrial goods: Pipes, boat sails, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Tesla, Jeep and Ford

Source: European Commission, DN

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The US will impose 20 percent tariffs on goods from the EU, Trump announced on Wednesday evening.

Photo: Mark Schiefelbein

ECONOMY

Carl Johan von Seth: The world is lousy prepared for Trump's total tariff fury

Yesterday 06:06

Photo: Kristoffer Åberg

ECONOMY

Here are the goods that will become more expensive in the tariff war: "Hit where it hurts"

2025-03-12

Photo: Veronika Ljung-Nielsen

ECONOMY

More Swedish companies are believed to be considering production in the US

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