India tariff signals and tech pressures shape Labor Day

With U.S. markets closed for Labor Day, the day's context centered on Trump's claim that India offered zero tariffs, Bessent's comments on Federal Reserve independence, Nvidia's delayed access to TSMC's initial 2nm capacity, and further weakness in Tesla's European registrations.

Published Aug 31, 2026

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What shaped the session

India tariff signal

President Trump said India had offered to reduce its tariffs to zero, while calling the proposal too late and signaling a possible shift in bilateral trade talks.

Fed governance

Treasury Secretary Bessent defended Federal Reserve independence but criticized its record, backed Trump's dismissal of Cook, and discussed Miran's possible timing as a governor.

Tech supply and demand

Reports pointed to Nvidia waiting until 2027 to adopt TSMC's 2nm process and to another month of steep Tesla registration declines in several European markets.

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