Why investors aren't taking Trump's tariffs seriously

President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico imports, alongside additional levies of 10% on all Chinese imports and 10% on Canadian energy that will take effect at midnight. Veda Partners' managing partner and director of economic policy, Henrietta Treyz, joins Catalysts to discuss this development and how investors are feeling.
Treyz still expects that the tariffs could get "materially watered down" before implementation or that "they're going to get pulled back altogether." She adds that most investors believe this threat "is not serious," which is leading to the muted market reaction (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC).
Treyz also notes that the current tariff strategy poses "a lot of questions," especially for industries like automotive manufacturers, which the US and Mexico are heavily dependent on each other for and deeply entwined.
Regarding who has control over these tariffs, Treyz points out that Wall Street is confident US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "is the one running the show." However, she dissents in her assessment of the situation on Capitol Hill, arguing that the people developing this tariff strategy are "much more voluminous" than just Scott Bessent.
She adds that "the focus of the street on Scott Bessent is inconsistent on Capitol Hill and in the White House," emphasizing that "President Trump himself is a staunch advocate of tariffs."
To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here.
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[@todddowney45]

SHOPPING HERE IN CANADA TODAY AND NOBODY IS BUYING ANYTHING US MADE BIG TIME . WE CAN DO WITHOUT OVERPRICED US GOODS AS ALOT OF US HAVE BEEN DOING ALREADY FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS . NO BIGGIE HERE , . CANADA CHOULD OPEN THE FLOOD GATES FOR CHINA TO BRING IN THEIR AFFORDABLE EV'S THAT THE PEOPLE REALLY WANT . THE US NEEDS OUR MINERALS FOR FUTURE TECH PROJECTS AND FOR SURE ELECTRICITY FOR AI AND WE HAVE LOTS ' U DON'T .

[@kenvalenti5414]

Yes - nothing our president says is serious or can be believed. Which is very serious indeed.

[@oldrrocr]

No, this is the bully coming into the party and... sucker punching the first two guys to establish himself in the "pecking order". Expect more of this...

[@danielquinn2]

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[@user-ggyy34wsk575]

Buy less, Use & Eat less. What else can an ordinary citizen do?

[@SarcasticData]

"Why investors aren't taking Trump's tariffs seriously" as the market crashes in the background.

[@kamenidriss]

Great to see the strong bullying the weak is still alive and well in 2025

[@sickbox.sickbox]

Is this comments considered bullying?

[@DsXAy]

Why is Trump Chickening out of with tariffs and delaying it for 30 days with Mexico and Canada. Is he just playing around or something?

[@SarcasticOldMan-cy9mf]

Why should the rich investors care? Prices will rise and people with enough money to invest in the stock market will profit from higher prices which will never go down. The billionaires became bigger billionaires during Covid while most people suffered........ Never mind that can't be right, Trump is working for regular people like me.

[@JudeyCat]

But all of this chaos is a big turnoff.

[@JudeyCat]

Good interview.

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You Better!

[@thejeffinvade]

Because he is just using it as a threat, he isn't gonna actually impose 25% across the board without exemptions.

[@dallassegno]

He will of they don't capitulate

[@WTF-204]

Then Canada will ship 100% of its crude to China.

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[@brianrector9791]

Your overpriced US goods are the result of existing Canadian Tariffs on US imports, like a 270% tariff on US milk.....didn't know that did ya?

[@t.johnson2966]

Because your dairy is full of chemicals and hormones. They don't meet out regulations. Simple as that.

[@sickbox.sickbox]

Canada has nothing 😂

[@Majdar]

Keep thinking that bucko. While this will hurt canada more than the US, the pain and that golden era is about to look pretty bleak for the US . Counter productive to the "make america great" . Canada sells oil/gas at 40% rebate and its 1/6 of your consumption, talk about self destructing an amazing deal for yourself. lol

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