Trump tariffs: analysts warn of inflation bump, slower growth as trade war brews By Investing.com

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : "Investors cannot assume that his advisors and staff will moderate his impulses to the extent they did during Trump 1.0." Wolfe Research analysts warned that it was now possible that Trump will deliver on his threat of 60% tariffs on China and 10% universal tariffs, while warning that such a scenario heralded more upside for inflation and pressure on the economy.
44% : Trump had largely telegraphed the tariffs over the past week, although markets had still held out some hope that he would adopt a more moderate stance, especially given recent reports that some members of his administration were pushing for a less severe tariff plan.
43% : Wolfe Research says Trump operating with fewer guardrails Wolfe Research analysts noted that Trump was "clearly operating with fewer guardrails" during his second term, with his first two weeks in office potentially setting the precedent for the coming years.
36% : But Trump imposed 25% import duties on Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% duty on China.
29% : Trump imposed smaller tariffs on Canada's oil and gas sector.
22% : Trump said the tariffs were aimed at cutting the flow of illegal substances- particularly fentanyl, as well as illegal immigrants, into the U.S. He mentioned a clause in his executive order that any retaliation against the tariffs will invite higher duties.

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