Brian Hassett Clarifies Trump’s Tariff Suspension Comments Amid Market Misunderstanding

On April 7th, Brian Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council, appeared on Fox News to discuss trade tariffs amid rising economic concerns. During the segment, host Jimmy inquired whether former President Trump would contemplate a pause on tariffs for a duration of 90 days. Hassett, affirming that he had heard the question, responded with a casual “Yep,” followed by insights on the implications of trade on the broader economy. He clarified, “The President will make his decision… even if some negatives impact trade, it represents only a minor portion of the GDP.” Notably, financial outlet Zero Hedge pointed out that the market may have misinterpreted Hassett’s initial ‘Yep’ as tacit approval, when in fact it was merely a confirmation of understanding. This highlights the volatility and sensitivity of financial markets to political discourse, particularly concerning **trade policy** and its potential **economic ramifications**.