The high walls of import tariffs introduced by the United States over the past six months have had negative consequences for economic activity. Which European and Dutch regions face the greatest risks? This question is addressed by Dimosthenis Sampson (University of Groningen), Bart Los (University of Groningen), Spatial Economics’ Mark Thissen, and Xianjia Ye (University of Groningen) in a recent article in Economisch Statistische Berichten.
The researchers find that regions with a strong manufacturing base are the most vulnerable to U.S. import tariffs; that Limburg and Zeeland are the Dutch regions most exposed to these tariffs; and that greater exposure of industry-intensive peripheral regions may exacerbate regional inequalities.
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