Overview

• President Trump's tariff measures, including a 145% duty on Chinese imports, have disrupted supply chains and raised consumer prices across sectors.
• Major corporations like Kraft Heinz, JetBlue, and Coca-Cola have adjusted or withdrawn earnings forecasts due to tariff-driven volatility and inflation.
• Retailers and manufacturers, including Amazon, Shein, and Stanley Black & Decker, are passing increased costs onto consumers through significant price hikes.
• Ford and Volkswagen anticipate vehicle price increases, with Volkswagen planning to add tariff-related fees to car window stickers for transparency.
• Recent auto-tariff relief offers limited respite, as businesses continue to navigate a volatile trade landscape with constrained financial outlooks.