Maurice Obstfeld
Maurice Obstfeld is a noted American economist and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), known for his expertise in international economics and macroeconomics. He has held various academic positions, including at the University of California, Berkeley, and has contributed significantly to the understanding of global economic issues. Obstfeld has been a vocal commentator on trade policies and their implications, notably warning about the potential adverse effects of tariffs on the U.S. economy, particularly in terms of supply shocks and industrial impact.
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Maurice Obstfeld is a senior economist and professor of economics at UC Berkeley who warns about the weakening of emerging market currencies against the US dollar.
Krisis Nilai Tukar Generasi Keempat?
Indonesia· 2026-01-22
Maurice Obstfeld noted that the impact of tariffs on the global economy was not as severe as initially feared.
Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country
United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Maurice Obstfeld is a former chief economist at the IMF, analyzing the impact of tariffs.
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecastsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Maurice Obstfeld is a former chief economist at the IMF analyzing the impact of tariffs.
Is small the new big?United Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Maurice Obstfeld is a former chief economist at the IMF and a key commentator on tariffs.
Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapersUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Maurice Obstfeld of the Peterson Institute for International Economics notes that the impact of the tariffs on the global economy was not as bad as it could have been.
India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassadorUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Maurice Obstfeld notes that the impact of the tariffs on the global economy was not as bad as it could have been.
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell under criminal investigationUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Maurice Obstfeld of the Peterson Institute for International Economics notes that the impact of the tariffs on the global economy was not as bad as it could have been.
American families struggle with soaring energy pricesUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
To paraphrase my Berkeley colleague Maurice Obstfeld, Argentina is a graveyard of unsuccessful exchange-rate-based stabilizations.
Trump’s Foreign Economic Policy in Disarray
Guyana· 2025-11-18
Maurice Obstfeld says it is too soon to decide on the impact of tariffs on GDP data.
US GDP results for quarter show surprise GDP growth, strong employment numbers, inflation in control – so were economists wrong to doubt the tariffs?
Australia· 2025-08-02
Maurice Obstfeld argued that trade deficits are influenced more by savings rates and government spending.
Trump está vencendo sua guerra comercial. O que isso significa para a economia?
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-30
Maurice Obstfeld is a former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund who commented on Trump's tariff decisions.
Trump siembra la confusión (y cierta indiferencia) con sus vaivenes arancelarios | Internacional
Spain· 2025-07-13
Prof Maurice Obstfeld commented on the overhyped nature of Trump's trade deal negotiations.
Enduring confusion is the only certainty amid Trump’s latest tariff threats | Trump tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Maurice Obstfeld, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, commented on the G7 agenda and trade discussions.
World leaders will still talk trade at the G7. They ‘can’t afford not to’
United States· 2025-06-15
Maurice Obstfeld is one of the chief economists of the IMF who studied under Fischer.
Muere Stanley Fischer, el profesor que enseñó macroeconomía al mundo | EconomíaSpain· 2025-06-01
Maurice Obstfeld, former chief economist of the IMF, published a study questioning traditional reasons for the U.S. trade deficit.
Por qué el victimismo de Trump no cuela: verdades y mentiras del déficit comercial de EE UU | NegociosSpain· 2025-05-12
Maurice Obstfeld is a senior fellow who expressed skepticism about the success of Trump's trade strategies.
After tariff shock, Trump may weaponise finance against allies - Business
Pakistan· 2025-04-04
Maurice Obstfeld warned that other countries could retaliate if Trump doubled down on various levies.
Explained: What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs, and who may be hit?
Kenya· 2025-04-04
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the tariffs could cause a 'major supply shock' on the American side.
România a exportat masiv oțel și aluminiu în SUA. Tarifele lui Trump ne pot afecta serios
Romania· 2025-02-17
Maurice Obstfeld, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, discusses the relationship between trade deficits and unemployment.
Do trade deficits matter? How economists think about Trump’s obsession
Canada· 2025-02-14
Maurice Obstfeld warns that the tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.
Trump firmó orden para imponer aranceles recíprocos a otros países
Venezuela· 2025-02-14
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the use of tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.
Trump lanza ‘aranceles recíprocos’ para países aliados y adversarios
Costa Rica· 2025-02-13
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the tariffs could cause a strong supply shock in the U.S.
Dazi sull’acciaio, von der Leyen: «Sono tasse dannose e ingiustificate, scateneremo contromisure proporzionate»
Italy· 2025-02-11Maurice Obstfeld, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, commented on the uncertainty about trade policy.
Trump's tariffs cast shadow over Asian markets, gold hits new peak
Nigeria· 2025-02-11
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the tariffs could cause a 'major supply shock'.
Trump a semnat decretul care impune taxe vamale la importurile de oţel şi aluminiu. Cine face excepțieRomania· 2025-02-11Maurice Obstfeld warned about the potential significant shock to supply due to the tariffs.
ΗΠΑ: Ο Τραμπ υπέγραψε την απόφαση για τους δασμούς σε χάλυβα και αλουμίνιο
Greece· 2025-02-11
Maurice Obstfeld expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding trade policy.
Asian stock markets mixed after Trump tariffs announcement while gold reaches record high | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
Maurice Obstfeld is an expert at the Peterson Institute for International Economics who warned about the potential economic impact of the tariffs.
Les Etats-Unis imposent 25 % de droits de douane sur l’acier et l’aluminium
France· 2025-02-11
