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The Trump trade war is a disaster for the world: Merk Investments' advisor

The Trump trade war is not good performance - it is a disaster for the US and the rest of the world, Merk Investments' advisor

William Poole
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William Poole

Samie Modak
Trade tensions have rattled emerging markets in recent months. William Poole, senior advisor, Merk Investments says the trade war will hurt most countries including the US. In an interview to Samie Modak during CFA Society India 3rd India Wealth Management Conference, Poole says India has the potential to exceed China's growth. Edited excerpts:

Do you think good performance of the US economy and markets has dimmed the appeal for emerging markets?

Good performance of US is always favourable to other countries. The Trump trade war is not good performance – it is a disaster for the US and the rest