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Global Markets Brace for April 2 Trade Tariff Deadline as Uncertainty Lingers

President Trump signals potential exemptions but offers limited details, leaving financial markets and consumer confidence unsettled.

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A heavy goods vehicle moves amongst shipping containers at the Port of Felixstowe in Felixstowe, Britain, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo
The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, March 25, 2025. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo
The Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Overview

  • President Trump has indicated that not all tariffs scheduled for April 2 will be implemented, with some countries potentially receiving exemptions, but specifics remain unclear.
  • U.S. consumer confidence has fallen to a four-year low, reflecting growing economic concerns related to trade policy and tariffs.
  • Global markets are experiencing volatility, with mixed performance in equities and surging commodity prices, including record highs for copper and rising oil prices.
  • Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on countries purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela has heightened geopolitical tensions and supply concerns in energy markets.
  • Investors remain cautious as the April 2 deadline, referred to by Trump as 'Liberation Day,' approaches, with uncertainty about the scope of tariffs continuing to weigh on economic outlooks.