"However now, unlike then, the conflict with China is also about demonstrating political muscle so economic considerations may take second place. "The rising threat of protectionism comes just as some economists sense that the global recovery is near the top of its economic cycle.In a note titled 'Global growth - is it slowing? "Overall, it looks like there are a number of signs of a slower pulse going forward for global growth. "However, we'd like to see some Q2 data because Q1 data sometimes tend to be weak due to weather and holidays. At the moment there is a suspicion of a slower pace, but no confirmation.

Source: Economic Times March 23, 2018 15:22 UTC