Trump, tariff and US stocks
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Stocks have been on a wild ride, giving those that tend to sit out volatility a chance to shine. The S&P 500 is up about 0.5% in 2025 as of Friday. But that tiny gain hides a drop of some 19% between the market’s Feb.
US indexes inched up on Thursday, giving up most gains as investors assessed the latest trade developments after an appeals court reinstated Trump's tariffs.
Trump and his aides have repeatedly shifted their stance on tariffs in the weeks since the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.
President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell at a Friday evening rally, announcing that tariffs on imported steel would go from 25% to 50%. That move is designed to help the domestic industry profits. The U.
Trump can still keep his trade war going and send market volatility soaring even if his agenda hits legal roadblocks, market experts said.
US stocks ended higher despite tariff uncertainty. An appeals court reinstated Trump's tariffs for now. Strong Nvidia results lent stocks support.
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While U.S. officials and judges scramble among themselves to assert authority, global investors have maintained the same view all year: There is too much uncertainty to buy American stocks. Data tells the story. U.S. markets have lagged those of every major country in 2025, barely eking out a positive gain on the year.
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A big rally for stocks that began in Asia lost steam amid uncertainty about what will happen next after a U.S. court blocked many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Gap estimates tariffs will add up to $300 million in costs this year, but says it doesn't plan to raise prices to offset levies. The company behind Old Navy, Banana Republic and its namesake brand sai
Nvidia results pleased investors and eased fears over China tariffs and separately a court ruled President Trump’s tariffs are illegal with the White House vowing to appeal and Elon Musk is officially done with DOGE.