218: Geopolitical Shifts, Trade Dynamics and President Trump's First 100 Days in Office [April 29th]

The geopolitical landscape in 2025 has seen significant shifts and developments. President Trump's second term has ushered in a new era of international relations, characterized by bold policy changes and strategic maneuvers. The implementation of new tariffs has reshaped global trade dynamics, raising concerns about broader economic implications. As we navigate these complex geopolitical changes, investors are asking how these developments will impact international trade, economic relations, and market stability.Catherine Kress, Head of Geopolitical Research and Strategy at BlackRock, provides an update on the current status of tariffs globally, we’ll discuss the key developments investors should be watching, and how they might impact international trade and economic relations. We'll also examine geopolitics in President Trump's first 100 days in office, other major stories on the horizon and how they could evolve in ways that impact investors.This episode was recorded on April 28th and published on April 29th.Check out the full series covering tariffs and market volatility on The Bid: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iiZbbNz3eI08zXGZ4n3LI?si=TNiOrYRoSxyXVsbwsBs68QKey moments in this episode:00:00 Introduction to Geopolitical Shifts in 202500:40 Impact of US Tariffs on Global Trade02:20 Geopolitical Landscape Under Trump's Administration04:20 Global Fragmentation and Rising Tensions07:06 US-China Trade Conflict and Technology Competition15:22 US-Europe Relations and Tensions17:41 Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East21:47 Investment Strategies Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty23:30 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes🔗 Learn More About BlackRock: https://1blk.co/41uwhDS 🔗 Watch and Subscribe to The Bid on YouTube: https://1blk.co/48iHOs4 🔗 Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://1blk.co/3v09q6Q 🔗 Follow Us on Twitter (or X): https://1blk.co/3NuiIOW Important notice: This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. Reference to the names of each company mentioned in this communication is merely for explaining the investment strategy and should not be construed as investment advice or investment recommendation of those companies. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosures the bid, tariffs, investing insights, tariff, tariff pause, us tariff pause, investing podcast, tariff war, tariff relief, tariffs and economy, finance, trump, economy, inflation, blackrock, economic growth, market volatility, trump, trump 100 days, president trumpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.