In times of heightened market volatility, it’s essential for investors to take a step back and remain focused on their long-term financial objectives. While short-term fluctuations and headlines surrounding inflation, stagflation, unemployment, and potential recessions can be concerning, reacting impulsively can often do more harm than good—particularly for those investing with a 20+ year retirement horizon.

Since the introduction of tariffs under the Trump administration, one constant has been the elevated level of uncertainty influencing both investor and corporate sentiment. These trade policies remain fluid and subject to change at any moment. As such, maintaining a long-term perspective is critical to avoiding short-term decisions that could have lasting consequences on long-term financial well-being.

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Take a look at the NAVIGATING THE U.S. TRADE WAR – Liberation Day Takeaways fact sheet. With graphs and statistics, you can gather information on where we have been and where we are headed.