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Trump’s second term poses challenges for the Gulf

Economically, there are likely to be both costs and benefits for the GCC

Justin Alexander
By Justin Alexander
Trump's economic policies may well prove inflationary, which will affect the Gulf states with a dollar peg Reuters
Trump's economic policies may well prove inflationary, which will affect the Gulf states with a dollar peg

A lot has been written in the last few months about whether the Gulf states prefer a Trump or Harris presidency. They have naturally kept their cards close and prepared for either outcome, maintaining relations with both camps. 

Now, as the ...

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