Subscriber OnlyMarketsEconomicsHong Kong’s GDP Has Been Dragged Down by Political Unrest, Trade WarCarrie Lam sees no room for optimism for the entire yearLam says disputes in society not good for developmentHong Kong Economy Takes Hit From Trade, ProtestsByJames Mayger and Eric Lam+FollowJuly 31, 2019, 8:41 AM UTCUpdated onJuly 31, 2019, 9:49 AM UTCTerms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. Hong Kong suffered a day of tempestuous weather, grim economic news and signs that the city’s political crisis is deepening.