Trump Tariff Uncertainty Enters Courts: Experts Say 'Investors Should Expect Elevated Turbulence' Amid The Bullish 'Gridlock'

A federal appeals court paused a lower court’s block on President Trump's tariffs on Thursday, allowing the administration to continue collecting key tariffs during its appeal, according to Benzinga. Adam Turnquist of LPL Financial said the latest trade policy development increases uncertainty around U.S. tariff rates and delays clarity for investors. Turnquist said markets dislike uncertainty and noted that the trade uncertainty index peaked when stocks hit their lowest point last month. He warned that trade policy ambiguity often drives higher volatility, meaning investors should brace for continued market turbulence until there is more clarity.