Trump tariffs & touring: What we know so far
While there are still more questions than answers, a clearer picture is emerging of how the situation could affect the live industry
News By James Hanley | 14 April 2025
Donald Trump’s tariffs have dominated the global discourse for weeks, wreaking havoc on the stock market and creating a “climate of uncertainty” for the international touring business.
The American president last week paused higher tariffs for 90 days (a baseline 10% tax will still apply), but the trade war with China has ramped up with Trump raising tariffs on the country to 145% and China responding with a 125% rate on US imports.
On Friday (11 April), the White House exempted smartphones, computers…
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