President Trump has threatened 200% tariffs on European alcohol, escalating global trade tensions. After claiming on Truth Social that “The Entire World is RIPPING US OFF!!!”, financial markets have dropped sharply, creating economic uncertainty.
This market decline, along with tightening credit conditions, creates challenges for the Federal Reserve during their meeting this week. The Fed must now determine if consumer spending—which drives economic growth—will slow down as households lose net worth from market drops and face harder loan approval processes.
These developments have raised serious questions about whether the U.S. is heading toward a recession or if current economic policies can maintain stability.