Bâtirente’s Investment Strategy Manager, Jean-François Dumais*, comments on the threat of tariffs from the United States.
The Trump administration’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the US is creating uncertainty in the markets. What will be the impact?
The implementation of these tariffs could have several economic consequences. It could slow economic activity and increase inflation, affecting both the Canadian and US economies.
Financial markets are already highly volatile, with impacts on various asset classes (stocks, bonds, currencies, etc.).
How do you manage your portfolio in this context?
The reactions of the financial markets show that the election of Donald Trump could lead to volatility in the coming years. It will be difficult to determine which asset classes will be favoured in this context.
That’s why it’s important to maintain diversification across asset classes and regions to successfully navigate through this turbulence. It’s important to remember that Bâtirente funds are designed to offer broad diversification to cope with different economic scenarios. In a volatile environment, it’s key to stay focused on your long-term financial goals and make decisions based on your investor profile.
*Jean-François Dumais has worked as an Investment Strategy Manager at Bâtirente since 2019. Along with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree (Finance specialization), he has over 20 years’ experience in financial markets.