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Wells Fargo Leaves Millions of Customers Uneasy After Revealing What Could Happen in the Coming Months in the US

Wells Fargo has issued a concerning prediction about United States trade policy for 2025. The bank anticipates that the government will implement new tariffs, which could significantly affect the country's economy and increase uncertainty among citizens.​

According to Wells Fargo, it is likely that the United States will impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports in 2025. This measure could provoke retaliations from China, intensifying trade tensions between both nations. 

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The bank also foresees that the US GDP growth will be around 2% in 2025, reflecting an economic slowdown compared to previous years.​

Wells Fargo's Forecast on US Trade Policy: Watch Out for Possible Scenarios

Wells Fargo outlines two main scenarios regarding the implementation of tariffs. Limited tariffs would be applied selectively to certain countries or sectors, allowing some flexibility in the supply chain.

Companies could move their production to countries like Vietnam or Mexico to avoid these tariffs, thus mitigating the immediate economic impact. ​Regarding broad and aggressive tariffs, high and widespread tariffs would be established, such as 60% on Chinese products and 10% on all other imports.

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This could cause severe economic disruptions, making it difficult for companies to adapt quickly, resulting in increased inflation and reduced profits. Both scenarios could unfold by mid-summer 2025, generating uncertainty in the US economy.​

Impact on the US Economy: Americans' Concern About the Cost of Living

The implementation of new tariffs could have several economic consequences. By restricting low-cost imports, the prices of domestic products could rise, contributing to higher inflation.

To control inflation, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates, making credit more expensive and slowing down credit-sensitive sectors like real estate. ​The combination of inflation and higher interest rates could slow economic growth, negatively affecting businesses and employment.

Millions of Americans fear that these changes in trade policy and their effects on the economy will increase the cost of living. Inflation could make basic products and services more expensive, reducing families' purchasing power. Additionally, higher interest rates could make it difficult to access credit for homes, cars, and other goods, affecting the financial well-being of many citizens.​

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