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🌟🌟🌟Donald Trump's 50% Tariff threats on the European Union and his 25 % Tariff warning for Apple $Apple(AAPL)$  have certainly rattled the markets on Friday.  The S&P500 Index dropped 0.8%, making it the worst week in almost 2 months.  Investors are reacting to heightened trade tensions with Apple falling 2.6% and the European stocks taking a hit.

However the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has attempted to reassure the markets, suggesting that the tariff threat is meant to pressure the EU into negotiations.  However uncertainty remains, and analysts warn that volatility could persist. 

Should I Sell and Run?

Reasons to Hold:

The market has weathered trade tensions before and I believe that Trump's tariff threats may just be a negotiation tactic rather than a firm policy.

Safe haven asset like Gold is  rising, indicating that investors are hedging rather than exiting completely.

Some sectors like nuclear energy and AI are still showing strength despite broader market declines. 

Reasons to Sell :

If tariffs go into effect, corporate earnings could take a hit, especially for companies with EU exposure. 

Tech stocks including Apple and Semiconductor companies are particularly vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. 

Trump already warned that there will be a 25% Tariff on Apple products not manufactured in the US.

The Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates could further impact market sentiments. 

Since I am in for the long haul, I will not sell and run.  I will  continue to dollar cost average into my favourite ETFs like $SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF(SPLG)$  which tracks the S&P500 Index as the markets have always recovered in the long term. 

It is also a great time to bargain hunt quality stocks like the Magnificent 7 as they are leaders in their respective fields. 

As Warren Buffett likes to say When there is Fear in the markets it is time to be greedy. 

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