What Happens in a Trade War--And How Bad Can It Get? Here's What You Need to Know.
Simon Whistler · February 6, 2025 · 26 min video · Global
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On Saturday 1st February 2025, the United States of America kicked two of his
Closest
Allies in the teeth, making good on a highly controversial, highly divisive
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Trade wars shape economies and global power. This video unpacks their causes, consequences, and potential escalation into full-blown conflicts—plus how you can prepare for economic uncertainty. Watch now! Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Megaprojects:https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@Celestium1234 Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/
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