US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened widespread tariffs on goods imported into the US to tackle unfair trade. The tariff threat is understandably weighing on many minds. The worry is that blanket levies will push up costs for exporters, importers and consumers. Vishnu Varathan from Mizuho Bank analyses the impact on businesses and consumers.
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