Trump tariff fallout: Some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later

One year after Trump's 'liberation day,' his trade war has forced retailers and automakers to change how they model economic and policy risk, prioritizing tariffs, supply‑chain resilience and scenario planning. Expect ongoing margin pressure and greater volatility in guidance for firms exposed to tariffs and cross‑border supply disruptions, making portfolio positioning in retail and autos more sensitive to policy shifts.

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One year after Trump's 'liberation day,' his trade war has forced retailers and automakers to change how they model economic and policy risk, prioritizing tariffs, supply‑chain resilience and scenario planning. Expect ongoing margin pressure and greater volatility in guidance for firms exposed to tariffs and cross‑border supply disruptions, making portfolio positioning in retail and autos more sensitive to policy shifts.