Trump's trading tactics - US tax policies threaten Catalan economy
Durada: 23 min
25/01/2025
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, new US trading policies are predicted to bring increased tariffs on imports from Europe. On this week's podcast we'll be exploring the changes in legislation and discussing the future of the US trade relationship with Catalonia. Cristina Serradell, director of international trading at Catalonia's Trade and Investment agency, outlines the threat posed to Catalan companies. Professor Pedro Aznar from the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at the ESADE business and law school explains what Donald Trump's mandate could mean for the Catalan economy. And we discover how local businesses are planning to adjust their strategies following Trump's inauguration. This week's Catalan phrase is "Salut i força al canut," a quintessential way of wishing someone health and wealth. The 'canut' is an old-fashioned purse and the phrase can be used as the equivalent of the English "Cheers!" to raise a toast before drinking.