US Tariffs Will Spark a Global Recession—But Not Where You Expect
- ECONLYTIX
- 30 May 2025
Evidence:
- US and EU Market Turmoil: The April 2025 stock market crash was triggered by broad, aggressive US tariffs, leading to significant volatility and declines in US and European equities.
- Latin America’s Surprise Outperformance: Despite initial fears, Latin American equities (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile) have rallied over 22% year-to-date, partly due to a weaker US dollar and strong corporate earnings. Local markets are benefiting as investors seek alternatives to US-exposed assets.
Unique Take:
The conventional wisdom is that tariffs hurt everyone. In reality, by redirecting capital flows and supply chains, some regions—like Latin America—are unexpectedly thriving. This could mark a long-term shift in global investment patterns.