Hey kids! Have you heard about tariffs? They're like extra taxes on things that come into a country. President Trump has been talking about them a lot, and it's affecting the stock market and businesses.
Tariffs are making some products more expensive. This is because companies have to pay more to bring things into the US.
This is causing some worry among businesses and investors.
- Companies are talking more about tariffs than ever before.
- Some businesses, like car makers, got a break from tariffs for a bit.
- Other businesses worry that tariffs will make things more expensive for customers.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Times 'tariff' was mentioned in business calls | 384 (in 3 months!) |
| Possible drop in S&P 500 earnings per share (every 3 months) if tariffs stay | $3 |
