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Wall Street braces for Trump tariffs, Iran conflict post-midterms

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Wall Street anticipates a shift in US policy following the midterm elections, with many expecting President Trump to increase tariffs despite potential Democratic gains. Analysts from Goldman Sachs predict a nearly 2 percentage point rise in the US effective tariff rate due to new increases that would outweigh any reductions. Concurrently, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly with Iran, presents a significant financial burden and a potential catalyst for increased government spending and trade policy focus. AI

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Wall Street braces for Trump tariffs, Iran conflict post-midterms

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    Wall Street is bracing for a fresh wave of tariffs, Iran action (and potentially a government shutdown) after the midterms

    "Does the Republican Party divide over MAGA-related issues, and does President Trump escalate hostilities in the Gulf War with wider economic consequences at home and abroad?"

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