Ruhle: 'The world's biggest financial institutions do not believe the president on trade policy'

Market Sentiment & Policy Impact - The global markets and Wall Street are largely dismissing President Trump's threat to reinstate tariffs, anticipating future retreats [1][3] - Major financial institutions like UBS, JP Morgan, and Goldman Sachs publicly express skepticism about the tariffs taking effect on August 1st [3] - The president's words no longer carry the same weight on Wall Street, devaluing potential policy changes [5][7] Inflation & Economic Concerns - Analysts suggest that implementing tariffs is directly inflationary, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting decisions [9] - Consumers may not be immediately worried about tariffs, but a 10% tariff could impact Christmas shopping [12][15] - A New York Fed survey indicates consumers are expecting higher prices for gas, medical care, and rent [14] Government Spending & Healthcare - Concerns are raised about potential impacts on healthcare due to a proposed trillion-dollar reduction in spending, particularly regarding Medicaid [17] - The Wall Street Journal editorial board's view is that only those who deserve Medicaid should receive it, implying able-bodied adults should seek employment with healthcare benefits [17] Trade & Tariffs - The Treasury Secretary stated that $100 billion has been collected since the tariffs were put into effect, supporting the argument that tariffs are a way to raise funds [11] - Even a 10% tariff is considered high, being almost five times greater than the average tariff and the highest cumulative tariff since 1936 [12]