These Would Be the Effects of Trump’s Tariffs on Costa Rica’s Economy, According to the Finance Minister

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The uncertainty generated by the 15% tariff established by the Donald Trump administration for exports from Costa Rica is a risk factor for the economy that would have an impact on the indicators of public finances.Rudolf Lücke, head of the Ministry of Finance, told La Nación that the tariff affects exporters and would have some effect on income tax in this sector.However, Lücke stressed that the main effect would be on gross domestic product (G…