As the president’s trade policy has been rapidly evolving, it’s no surprise that where we sit right now is in a place of great uncertainty. While a 10% percent tariff on all Chinese imports to the U.S. has already gone into effect, the president has agreed to delay the 25% tariffs he announced on Canadian and Mexican imports until March. Again, this picture could change any day, but no matter where we land, the fact of the matter remains: Tariffs in any form pose risks that all investors, particularly those in retirement and near retirement, need to pay attention to.
