Shipping giant Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, pops 10% on Trump's tariff pause
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 10 2025
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Source: CNBC
Maersk's Stock Surge: Shares of Maersk rose by 10% following President Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for some countries, although this does not include China, where tariffs have been increased to 125%.
Concerns Over Trade War: The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China raises significant concerns for the maritime and transport sector, with Maersk indicating that the tariff plans could negatively impact global trade and economic stability.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
