Trump customs duties are confused by Arab economies: increasing losses and continuous repercussions

Arab financial and economical markets are witnessing noticeable disturbances in the wake of US President Donald Trump's renewal of his fever commercial policies, since his return to the White House at the beginning of this year 2025. These turmoil comes as a result of the imposition of new customs duties on imports from several countries, which caused direct and indirect losses to a number of Arab countries, and raised the concern of investors and economic actors in the region. /> According to recent economic reports, Gulf market indicators fell collectively, as the Saudi index decreased by 0.7%, affected by the decrease in shares of major companies such as Aramco and Dar Al -Arkan, while Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha markets witnessed a similar decrease. Analysts attributed this decline to the uncertainty imposed by the new trends of the American administration, especially with talking about a new wave of commercial restrictions targeting a number of economic partners around the world. Experts have warned that the continuation of these policies may increase inflation and affect financial stability in the short term. At the same time, calls from inside and outside the region are increasing to enhance regional economic cooperation, and to discuss ways to alleviate the repercussions of the current American policies. Global.