Arab Gulf States Deal with Tariffs

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The oil-rich Gulf states are better-positioned to weather the tariff storm — but crashing crude prices could spell trouble

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Arab Gulf states' warm relations with Trump and central role in U.S. diplomatic efforts should strengthen their hand when it comes to potential tariff negotiations.

A lower oil price hit by the tariff wars can affect the budget deficits and spending plans of these hydrocarbon-reliant countries.

A shaky outlook for the price of oil could put some countries' budgets and spending projects at risk.

The Gulf Cooperation Council holds 32.6% of the world's proven crude oil reserves.

OPEC+ is meant to increase oil production levels again in May , and she predicts the group will pause that plan if crude prices stay where they are or fall further. "Our greatest concern would be a sharp and sustained oil price fall, which would require a reassessment of spending plans government and off budget including capex, while also potentially affecting banking sector liquidity and wider confidence," Malik warned..

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