US-China trade war: What is the price to pay for Seychelles? |15 April 2025

US-China trade war:

What is the price to pay for Seychelles?

By Laura Pillay

The trade war between the United States and China is escalating, and although Seychelles is far from the battleground, the ripple effects could still reach the island-nation’s shores.

Since the start of the year, United States (US) President Donald Trump has imposed a series of tariffs – taxes on imported goods – on several countries, especially China. President Trump has defended these measures to protect American jobs, encourage the American market to consume more US-manufactured goods, and boost investment in the US. But these moves have sparked strong reactions from other countries, leading to rising tension and fears of global economic instability.

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