Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has criticized Donald Trump for “weaponising” the global trading system through high import tariffs, warning that this could lead to a “breakdown” of the global economic order. Brown has called for a collaborative effort among governments and central banks to establish a “global rescue plan,” similar to measures taken during the 2008 financial crisis, which would include synchronized interest rate cuts to mitigate the adverse effects of these tariffs. He emphasizes the need for coordinated actions to address the challenges posed by current trade policies.
