Should You Really Buy Stocks With President Trump's Tariffs Paused for 90 Days? Wall Street Has a Clear Answer for Investors.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) peaked in February 2025, then reversed course when the Trump administration began imposing tariffs on foreign goods. Particularly shocking were the reciprocal tariffs President Donald Trump announced on April 2, which would collectively raise the average tax on U.S. imports to its highest level since the early 1900s.The S&P 500 has since fallen 13% from its record high as Wall Street reacted to the abrupt shift in U.S. trade policy. But on April 9, President Trump paused the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to allow time for negotiations with individual countries. The only exception was China. The U.S. now charges a 145% import tax on Chinese goods.Should investors buy stocks during the 90-day pause? Wall Street expects substantial volatility in the near term, but most analysts think the S&P 500 is headed much higher in the remaining months of 2025. Here are the important details.Continue reading
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) peaked in February 2025, then reversed course when the Trump administration began imposing tariffs on foreign goods. Particularly shocking were the reciprocal tariffs President Donald Trump announced on April 2, which would collectively raise the average tax on U.S. imports to its highest level since the early 1900s.
The S&P 500 has since fallen 13% from its record high as Wall Street reacted to the abrupt shift in U.S. trade policy. But on April 9, President Trump paused the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to allow time for negotiations with individual countries. The only exception was China. The U.S. now charges a 145% import tax on Chinese goods.
Should investors buy stocks during the 90-day pause? Wall Street expects substantial volatility in the near term, but most analysts think the S&P 500 is headed much higher in the remaining months of 2025. Here are the important details.
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