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Tariffs from the Trump empire: companies fight for survival!
The Trump administration's tariffs are weighing on businesses, lowering forecasts and increasing uncertainty in the global economy.
Tariffs from the Trump empire: companies fight for survival!
The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have had far-reaching impacts on the global economy and created financial uncertainty for many companies. Among the companies affected are big names such as Apple and Amazon, which are already warning of losses. Apple expects a loss of almost $1 billion, while Amazon emphasizes the unpredictability of its future results. Many companies are adjusting their forecasts due to uncertain market conditions, resulting in lower earnings estimates.
General Motors has cut its 2025 profit forecast and McDonald's has seen a decline in US sales. Stellantis and Mercedes have also withdrawn their annual forecasts, which further increases the uncertainty in the market. The tariffs imposed on imports from China have also increased costs for many companies, resulting in an increase in market volatility. As a result, companies are forced to adapt their strategies to minimize the negative impact of these trade policies.
Warnings from the economy
In addition to the companies' response, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed concern about the negative impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy in a letter to shareholders. He warned that higher tariffs could not only fuel inflation but also slow economic growth. Rising import costs and prices for consumer goods are reducing consumers' purchasing power and unsettling companies, endangering their competitiveness, especially in international supply chains.
The long-term impact of tariff policy on the US economy is uncertain. Experts expect economic consequences and warn that the negative effects could build up over time. Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has even called for a 90-day pause to consider the impact of the tariffs, a call also supported by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. Political opposition is growing as some Republican senators call for more congressional influence over tariffs to boost confidence in the U.S. economy and reduce political uncertainty. Further escalations in the trade war could also destabilize the global economy and lead to an “economic nuclear winter”.