The Democratic Party is seeking to block the proposed extension of tariffs

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In a bold move escalating political tensions over U.S. trade policy, Democratic senators, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have announced their intention to block any congressional extension of the new 15% global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Extending tariffs effectively maintains taxes on imported goods, which affects the domestic price structure. Businesses dependent on global supply chains often face higher input costs, which can reduce profits or be passed on to consumers.

Critics argue that prolonging tariffs:

• This increases production costs for American manufacturers.

• Consumer prices are rising in key retail sectors.

• Inviting retaliatory trade measures.

• This creates uncertainty in long-term investment plans.

• However, proponents argue that tariffs protect domestic industries and enhance negotiating leverage with trading partners.

This move comes amid a series of legal and economic developments following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that largely invalidated Trump's previous tariff regime. With markets facing renewed uncertainty, this analysis will delve into the context, key players, economic consequences, and broader implications for investors, businesses, and global trading partners.

Inflation and pressure on consumers.

In a macroeconomic context where inflation remains a politically sensitive issue, maintaining tariffs could further complicate efforts to stabilize prices. Import costs directly impact the prices of consumer goods, particularly electronics, machinery, and essential consumer products.

Democratic senators appear to view their opposition as part of a broader effort to reduce the burden of household costs. Blocking the extension could lower input costs, although the scale of the impact would depend on the scope of the tariffs involved.

Concerns about a trade war.

The market reacted swiftly to the Democrats' lockdown announcement, further exacerbating losses from the Supreme Court ruling. US stocks lost nearly $800 billion in market capitalization as concerns about disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) combined with trade news, with volatility reaching record highs—the actual one-month volatility of the S&P 500 index against the rest of the index reached 24 points.

Spot gold prices surpassed the $5,200 mark (up 2%) , while optimistic bets on oil reached a record high, with Brent crude call options volume reaching 5.8 million contracts in January.

Mortgage interest rates falling below 6% —the lowest level since 2022—is likely to boost the housing market, but currently there are more than 600,000 more home sellers than buyers , the largest gap ever.

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As the 150-day deadline approaches, businesses face a dilemma: Plan for expiration or prepare for permanence? If successful, the Democrats' blockade could mark a rare restraint on government commercial power, potentially recouping billions of dollars and easing the burden on consumers. However, Trump's history of clever loopholes suggests this battle is far from over.

Investors should monitor the Fed's response to inflation risks and prepare for volatility—perhaps by hedging with gold or diversified assets. In an era of economic nationalism, it's clear that tariffs remain a double-edged sword, boosting revenue but at the cost of growth and stability.

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