Trump Announces 10% Tariff on Multiple Countries
Catch up on the top industries and stocks that were impacted, or were predicted to be impacted, by the comments, actions and policies of President Donald Trump with this daily recap compiled by The Fly.TARIFFS ON NATO COUNTRIES:President Trumpon social media, "We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back - World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it. They currently have two dogsleds as protection, one added recently. Only the United States of America, under PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, can play in this game, and very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake. On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."LAWSUIT:President Trumpon social media that he will sue JPMorganover next two weeks for "debanking." "A front page Article in The Fake News Wall Street Journal states, without any verification, that I offered Jamie Dimon, of JPMorgan Chase, the job of Fed Chairman. This statement is totally untrue, there was never such an offer and, in fact, I'll be suing JPMorgan Chase over the next two weeks for incorrectly and inappropriately DEBANKING me after the January 6th Protest, a protest that turned out to be correct for those doing the protesting - The Election was RIGGED! Why wouldn't The Wall Street Journal call me to ask whether or not such an offer was made? I would have very quickly told them, 'NO,' and that would have been the end of the story. Also, one was led to believe that I offered Jamie Dimon the job of Secretary of the Treasury, but that would be one that he would be very interested in. The problem is, I have Scott Bessent doing a fantastic job, A SUPERSTAR - Why would I give it to Jamie? No such offer was made there, or even thought of, either. The Wall Street Journal ought to do better "'act checking,' or its already strained credibility will continue to DIVE."INVESTMENT DEAL:NovartisCEO Vas Narasimhan "thinks" the company has an agreement with the U.S. to protect it from tariffs, believing its $23B investment in manufacturing announced last year would act as a barrier against levies, Tasmin Lockwood of CNBC, citing comments made by Narasimhan. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 10% tariffs on the U.K., Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland by February 1.NO INVESTMENT IN VENEZUELA:While U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring U.S. oil companies to invest $100B into Venezuela's oil sector, a rapid escalation in oil investments is not in the cards for most companies, not even Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in the country, Collin Eaton and Emily Glazer of The Wall Street Journal, citing people close to the company. Oil executives want to see the stability in the country and higher oil prices before making big investments. This will likely test the leadership of CEO Mike Wirth, who will have to balance the wishes of the president as well as his shareholders.STUDENT LOANS:The Department of Educationthat it will delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans, including Administrative Wage Garnishment and the Treasury Offset Program. "The temporary delay will enable the Department to implement major student loan repayment reforms under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to give borrowers more options to repay their loans," the agency said in a statement. "These reforms, which include simplifying repayment options and providing an additional opportunity for borrowers to rehabilitate their federal student loans, reflect the Trump Administration's commitment to provide better support for current and future borrowers in repayment," it added. SLM, Navient, Nelnetand SoFi Technologieshave exposure to student loans.
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- Limited Geopolitical Impact: Despite the Iran war being considered one of the biggest geopolitical events in decades, gold has failed to rally, with analyst Wyckoff suggesting that the market's lack of response to bullish news indicates that the bulls may be exhausted.
- Funds Shifting to Grains: Wyckoff noted that speculative and hedge fund money appears to be rotating into grain markets, with corn, soybeans, and wheat prices trending higher since January, highlighting their relative attractiveness compared to gold.
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- Lending Restrictions: JPMorgan has begun restricting loans associated with software companies in its private credit funds, indicating a cautious approach towards the future prospects of the software industry, which may impact its investment returns in this sector.
- Credit Risk Exposure: As of October 2025, JPMorgan's total exposure in private credit reached $22.2 billion, suggesting that its risk management strategies are being adjusted to address market uncertainties.
- Market Reaction: Concerns that AI and platform-as-a-service companies may undermine the relevance of the software sector have led to declines for private equity and private credit firms investing in software-as-a-service companies, reflecting a weakening market confidence in this industry.
- Increased Redemption Requests: Other large private credit firms are also facing heightened redemption requests, such as Blackstone allowing investors to withdraw $3.7 billion from its $82 billion BCRED fund, indicating growing investor anxiety about market prospects.
- Underwriting Crisis: Christian Stracke of PIMCO highlights that the private credit crisis is rooted in poor underwriting practices, emphasizing overly optimistic assumptions about future growth that have led to declining loan quality, potentially triggering broader credit tightening.
- Lack of Market Transparency: Stracke notes the market's lack of transparency has eroded investor confidence, leading to assumptions of widespread fraud and poor underwriting, which could result in mid-single-digit default rates, adversely affecting investment returns.
- Major Banks Tightening Loans: JPMorgan Chase has marked down the value of certain private credit loans and is tightening lending to the sector, reflecting a reassessment of risk in the market that may exacerbate credit market tightening.
- Increased Redemption Pressures: With firms like Blackstone and BlackRock limiting redemptions, the private credit market is experiencing heightened redemption pressures, which could lead to liquidity crises and impact overall market stability.
- Market Focus: Wall Street is closely monitoring the auction of 10-year Treasury notes scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
- Demand Indicator: This auction is seen as a key indicator of market demand for long-duration, safe-haven assets.
- Previous Auction Performance: The attention comes after a disappointing sale of 3-year Treasury notes the day before.
- Investor Sentiment: The outcome of the 10-year note auction may influence investor sentiment regarding the stability of long-term investments.
- Fed Investigation Impact: Senator Tim Scott expressed hope that the federal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell will conclude soon, allowing the Senate to proceed with the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee, thereby ensuring the Fed's normal functioning.
- Nomination Blockade: Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina vowed to block any Fed nominations until Powell's investigation is resolved, highlighting the potential threat political struggles pose to the Fed's independence, which could affect market confidence in Fed policies.
- Powell's Testimony Issues: Powell was scheduled to testify before Congress on February 11 but missed the date due to the investigation; Scott noted Powell's unpreparedness during his committee appearance, although he believes Powell did not commit a crime, which may impact Powell's reputation.
- Warsh Nomination Outlook: Despite the obstacles, Senator Kevin Cramer believes Democrats should support Warsh's nomination, asserting there is no reason to oppose it, and that confirmation hearings will proceed promptly to avoid a gap between Powell's term and the new term.











