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The return of President Donald Trump in January 2025 has triggered a significant recalibration of global trade. The administration’s sweeping tariff program, termination of key bilateral agreements, and more assertive economic policy stance have begun to reshape supply chains across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The year 2025 has seen geopolitical tensions emerge as a dominant driver of global financial market volatility, reshaping investment strategies and fueling inflationary pressures.
From the Ukraine conflict and Middle East hostilities to renewed U.S.–China trade frictions, investors are navigating one of the most unpredictable market environments of the decade.
In recent days, the U.S.–China trade tension has escalated further. Donald Trump’s renewed push for 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and new 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks has now been met with direct maritime retaliation from Beijing.
The “weaponisation of finance” refers to the strategic use of financial mechanisms such as sanctions, asset freezes, and exclusion from global payment systems to achieve geopolitical objectives.