There is a positive outlook after the tariffs are settled.
Did the world need to have this tariff and economic chaos that was caused by the U.S.? The simple answer is “no”. But, the chaos is what the international community got. So here we are sitting in a pile of insecurity and uncertainty. What is next?
Today the White House freaked out on Amazon for planning to list tariffs that are included in the consumer purchase price. In a bizarre tirade, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, called the action of Amazon hostile and political. Obviously, our leaders of this country have not purchased common goods recently as this is a valid and normal item to list.
What the outburst by Leavitt showed was that America is in trouble and if the tariffs are not fixed within a month we are doomed for the foreseeable future. Otherwise, the White House would have been proud to show what the tariffs are and explain the necessity for them. Not threaten Amazon with a conspiracy theory for making the numbers public to the consumer. The outburst was caused by President’s low approval rating and unpopular tariff policy.
It is clear to the White House that the tariffs have to be lowered and stabilized as “most” Americans agree. So, let’s imagine that our American leaders see the economic writing on the wall and end this tariff non-sense. What will be the economic future for the international business community that has thrived since the end of World War 2?
- Rules & Stability- Whatever the tariff resolution is doesn’t matter as much as stability and rules. If the tariffs remain high then our international partners can adjust and plan accordingly. The tariffs will last through this current presidential administration so at least this will allow for companies and countries to forecast for the next 4 years. As, the American instability will at least be stable until 2029.
- International Authority- The U.S. has historically been a place for foreigners to invest because our country has been stable and operated on a set list of rules. Well that trust has been shattered by our current administration. Furthermore, the international community looks at Americans as equally unstable for initially supporting an international economic makeover as the U.S. was already the richest and most successful country in the history of mankind. This has caused many countries to diversify and work outside the U.S. to remain profitable. The diversification has gained the international community economic power over the U.S. that may never be regained.
- American Humility- Many Americans have suffered for the last few years as large companies powered inflation and sucked any extra dollar out of the consumer. Small businesses have failed due to the power of larger companies have over smaller companies. Neither presidential administration protected small business or the normal American. So, when these tariffs were proposed it was a death dagger for many small businesses and retirement accounts. The American mega-rich, tariffs and harsh immigration policies have pushed America to the brink of an self-induced recession coma that has been driven by arrogance. The U.S. has benefited from our previous generations. Our previous generations knew how to build and create. Now, our generation will need to self-create these tools through humility and not be distracted by societal issues to repair what has been lost recently.
- Shine in the Downtime- There has never been a better time for international companies to invest in U.S. infrastructure. The U.S. is decades away from creating the manufacturing capabilities needed to replace our international partners. So, as many international companies flee from the U.S., smart companies will invest in a vacated playing field. To put simple, buy low and sell high. Americans need our international partners and we will pay.
- Recalibration- Although the intention of “Liberation Day” was to put “America First”, the result is the American reputation has been set back decades while our partners found others to dance with. This will create a more balanced international community with the unintended result of making America part of the world, not above it.
- 2028- In 2028 Americans will select the next administration for our country. The tariffs that are agreed upon and implemented in 2025 will no doubt be a subject that is debated. The candidates for president will more than likely embrace a stance of lower tariffs to provide a financial boost that any president will need in their first year. So, these tariffs will be only for 3 years and not forever.
Personally, I can’t wait for the tariffs to end or be stabilized so Americans can conduct business as normal. Many in the U.S. did not realize how much Americans rely on international business and immigration on a day-to-day basis until now. Some may never realize as they view the world through ideology and not facts. There is one fact that every American can agree about and that a lower bank account balance is not good. If you have any questions or would like to contact us for any reason, please email us at [email protected]