Widening tariff response
Canada announced a 25% tariff on non-USMCA U.S.-made autos, U.S. exemptions covered semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and oil, and the White House considered a critical-minerals import investigation.
Apr 3, 2025 · QQQ/SPY Market Review · 34 headlines
QQQ opened down 4.13% and finished down 5.49%, trailing SPY's 4.98% decline by 0.51 percentage point. Tariff developments broadened as Canada announced a 25% levy on non-USMCA U.S.-made autos, the White House considered a critical-minerals investigation, and exemptions covered semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and oil. March ISM services fell to a nine-month low of 50.8, while Fed Governor Lisa Cook said tariff uncertainty could weaken the economy.
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Canada announced a 25% tariff on non-USMCA U.S.-made autos, U.S. exemptions covered semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and oil, and the White House considered a critical-minerals import investigation.
Weekly jobless claims were 219,000 versus 225,000 expected, S&P Global composite PMI held at 53.5, and ISM services slowed to a nine-month low of 50.8.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook said tariff uncertainty could weaken the economy even as inflation had moderated amid solid growth and a healthy labor market.
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