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Trade War 2.0 — What Could It All Mean

Phil’s Tax Hacks · March 6, 2025

Today’s Hack

With so much happening domestically and abroad from a financial standpoint, this week’s show is going to look into the implications of Trade War 2.0 and its potential effects on the economy and markets. Phil will break down the latest economic data, tariff announcements, and which sectors might respond positively to the changes.

We’ve already seen the markets showing signs of nervousness due to recent economic announcements and investors are certainly interested in what this might mean moving forward. While consumers are not in a state of panic, they are starting to express concern, which can influence spending habits and, consequently, the economy.

If you’re feeling a little uneasy, today’s show will help you understand the current economic landscape and how to approach it from investment standpoint.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:08 – Market instability & tariffs

5:23 – Apple’s $500 Billion Investment

7:23 – Reactions to tariffs

13:11 – Tariff winners

16:46 – Gold

18:37 – Final thoughts

If you have any questions about what we discussed in this episode, reach out and we’ll be happy to set up a time to talk.

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