Core Insights - The article highlights a significant increase in short-term debt issuance by companies in April, driven by economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration's tariff policies [1] Group 1: Debt Issuance - In April, non-financial commercial paper issuance surged by $100 billion, exceeding the average monthly issuance of $27 billion from 2019 to 2024 (excluding 2020) [1] - The spread between the highest-rated notes (referred to as Tier 1 bonds) and Treasury bills reached its widest level since August 2022 [1] - The spread between lower-rated notes (referred to as Tier 2 bonds) also hit its highest level since June 2023 [1]