From Brexit to protectionism – what are the impacts on the global economy?

SPONSORED CONTENT - Jake Trask, foreign exchange research director at OFX, on how protectionism is threatening global trade.

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What is the practical impact of protectionism for businesses?

Protectionism limits access and increases costs to businesses trading internationally. Drastic protectionist moves have the potential to dramatically decrease the value of a currency, as seen with sterling,following the vote to leave the EU. Sterling fell below US$1.35 a 30 year low following the 23 June 2016 Brexit vote.Importers should consider working with a currency specialist, such as OFX, to consider using tools such as forward contracts. Tools such as these allow businesses to lock in the current rate of exchange, to mitigate the risk of currency volatility as a result of protectionist events.

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