Markets are rattled. Down 14% year to date, and investors are understandably nervous. But this time, the fear isn’t coming from a virus, a war, or a collapsing system — it’s coming from trade policy.
Tariffs: The Man-Made Panic Button
Unlike COVID or the 2008 meltdown, this isn’t a structural crisis. It’s about tariffs, a political decision that can be made — and unmade — in a flash.
- Trump’s stance on trade can shift overnight.
- Markets are reacting to fear of escalation, not actual economic breakdown.
- If rhetoric softens, a sharp recovery is possible.
What Smart Investors Are Watching:
- Emotional selloffs often present the best buying opportunities.
- Timing the bottom is tough — but recognizing overreaction is powerful.
- If this reverses, those who bought today might look brilliant tomorrow.
This isn’t the time to panic. It’s the time to think. Tariffs might tank sentiment — but sentiment can snap back fast. For investors, this could be a moment worth leaning into.
