Why Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are a threat to global food security

Published on May 7, 2025

Donald Trump’s tariffs risk driving up global food and fertiliser prices, deepening food insecurity in developing countries already struggling with poverty, climate shocks and market volatility.

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