Trump's Mixed Tariff Signals Create Market Uncertainty

Shifting deadlines and vague trade policies from the White House weigh on currencies, stocks, and economic outlooks.

President Trump has suggested a possible delay to tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods until April 2, but a White House official stated the original March 4 deadline remains in effect.
Trump also floated a potential 25% tariff on European cars and goods, further unsettling global trade expectations.
The U.S. dollar firmed slightly after a recent slump, but ongoing trade uncertainty and weak economic indicators have raised concerns about growth and inflation.
Markets are pricing in at least two Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2025, with the first expected as early as July, as economic concerns deepen.
Major indices and commodities showed mixed performance, with Asian stocks fluctuating, oil prices recovering slightly, and gold holding steady below record highs.