Trump’s Tariffs: An Unexpected Shock to the U.S. Economy

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Liberation to Liability - How Trump's Tariffs Unleashed a $500bn Economic Shock

Sweeping tariffs announced on Liberation Day shook U.S. markets, pushing the NASDAQ into a brief bear market, and damaged consumer sentiment. While partial trade rollbacks have tempered the fallout, the full economic impact is still looming. With recession risk elevated and inflationary pressures rising, 2025’s economic story is far from finished.

Jul 07, 2025

Shawn Snyder, former Executive Director, Global Investment Strategist,, JP Morgan

Tags: Market Risk

Liberation to Liability - How Trump's Tariffs Unleashed a $500bn Economic Shock

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Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs raised the effective U.S. rate from 2.5% to nearly 25%; however, it may settle closer to roughly 15%
Close allies, including Canada, Mexico, and the EU, were targeted unexpectedly
NASDAQ plunged 23% before partially rebounding on trade de-escalation
Initial household impact estimated at $3,800 annually, later revised to $1,250
The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” aims to fund fiscal gaps via tariffs
Inventory stockpiling and labor hoarding have delayed inflationary fallout
Recession risk remains nearly double the historical average
Markets show resilience, but recovery remains fragile
Key risks include renewed trade tensions and geopolitical shocks

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