Opinion: What is the Future of Global Halal Trade in the Trump Era?
By Hafiz M. Ahmed – The Halal Times
In a modest halal processing plant in Iowa, Mariam, a supply chain manager, recalibrates her forecasts, wary of new U.S. tariffs flagged on the morning news. Across the Pacific, in Kuala Lumpur, Tariq, a 35-year-old Islamic fintech CEO, briefs investors on his app’s U.S. launch, hedging against potential trade barriers. These vignettes, though continents apart, reflect a critical juncture for the global halal trade—a $4.5 trillion powerhouse now bracing for the economic and political currents of Donald Trump’s second presidency, which began in January 2025. As his administration signals aggressive tariffs, deregulation, and an “America First” agenda, what lies ahead for the 1.9 billion Muslims fueling this market, from food exports to Sharia-compliant finance?
For full article in The Halal Times please go to:
https://www.halaltimes.com/what-is-the-future-of-global-halal-trade-in-the-trump-era
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