Economy

President Trump Attributes Stock Market Success to Tariffs, Warns of Economic Crisis Without Them

Trump's Tariff Triumph and Economic Warnings

United States President Donald Trump recently highlighted the positive impact of tariffs on the stock market, stating, "They are having a huge positive impact on the Stock Market. Almost every day, new records are set. In addition, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are pouring into our Country’s coffers."

Market Performance Under Scrutiny

Despite Trump's optimistic outlook, the latest data from Baha Wealth presents a mixed picture of the market's performance over the past six months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has seen a slight decline of 0.44%, while the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 have experienced gains of 9.59% and 5.82%, respectively. Additionally, the euro has strengthened significantly against the dollar, surging 12.84% since the Trump administration took office.

A Cautionary Tale from History

Trump also issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of a judicial ruling against tariffs, comparing the possible outcome to the Great Depression of 1929. He emphasized the need for stability, proclaiming, "Our Country deserves SUCCESS AND GREATNESS, NOT TURMOIL, FAILURE, AND DISGRACE."