The Art Of Trump’s Trade Deal

Summary

  • Stocks rallied in advance of Trump’s new trade deal, which proposes reciprocal tariffs that could severely impact the economy if implemented long term.
  • The proposed tariffs, averaging 22-29%, could lead to the highest rates in over a century, risking a consumer-led recession and negating tax cut benefits.
  • Lower- and middle-income consumers would be the hardest hit, with significant increases in household costs, making the policy economically unsustainable.
  • The tariff policy is likely temporary due to implementation challenges and market reactions, with potential reductions or rescindments expected within 30–60 days.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, The Portfolio Architect.
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Stocks rallied for a third day in a row after testing the correction low in the S&P 500 on Monday morning. We are going to retest that low this morning for a second time, and my hope is that it holds once

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