Trump’s Tariffs Hit Pakistan Hard as Economic Worries Grow - Khaama Press

Vaishali Basu Sharma - Khaama - 09/04
Trump’s 2025 tariffs are causing serious short- and long-term economic challenges for Pakistan’s export-driven economy.

The recent introduction of new U.S. tariffs under former President Donald Trump’s 2025 “economic nationalism” policy is already affecting global trade flows. While the policy is primarily aimed at imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and other Asian economies, the effects are being felt more broadly. One of the countries experiencing indirect consequences is Pakistan, which is already managing a challenging economic environment.

Although trade between the U.S. and Pakistan is relatively limited compared to other partners, Pakistan’s textile industry stands to be among the most affected. Textiles are Pakistan’s largest export to the United ...
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