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A Turbulent Month for Global Trade April may have marked one of the most turbulent periods in international trade in a century, driven by sudden U.S. policy shifts and rising global uncertainty. On April 2, President Donald Trump announced a new trade policy: a universal 10% tariff and reciprocal tariffs on 57 countries, effective April 9. What shocked many was the inclusion of U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico, along with key allies such as the EU, Japan, South Korea, Israel, the Philippines,...