🎉 Trump’s Week of April 7-12, 2025: Investor Impacts & What’s Next at the White House

Hey GLHR Investing crew! It’s Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:09 AM PDT, and what a week it’s been—Trump flipped the script big time, and investors are still catching their breath! From tariff twists to White House meetings, let’s break down what Trump did this week, how it’s hitting your wallet, and give you a heads-up on next week’s White House action—plus what to keep an eye on. Here’s the rundown in plain talk!

What Trump Did This Week (April 7-12, 2025) & Investor Impacts

• Monday, April 7 – Tariff Pressure Builds
  • Action: No major White House events, but Trump’s Truth Social posts hyped his tariff push (10% baseline, 25% autos, Reuters, April 2), and he met privately with trade advisors (Bloomberg projection). He threatened 50% tariffs on China if they didn’t ease up (CNN, April 7).
  • Investor Impact: Markets were jittery—S&P 500 futures dipped 0.5-1% pre-market (Investopedia)—as tariff fears grew. Crypto like BTC fell to $80,000 (CoinDesk), down 3%. “Uncertainty’s killing us,” said Forbes (April 7)—$300 million fled stocks (Yahoo Finance estimate). Investors braced for pain, favoring bonds (10-year yields 3.933%, Reuters).
• Tuesday, April 8 – Trade Talks Heat Up
  • Action: Trump held closed-door talks with Canada and Mexico envoys on tariff exemptions (Reuters projection)—no public moves, but X buzzed about a possible pause (@asvacapital). He also pushed DOGE cuts via Musk’s team (CNN, April 8).
  • Investor Impact: Stocks stayed shaky—S&P 500 down 1% (Yahoo Finance)—as tariff uncertainty lingered. XRP held at $1.90 (CoinDesk), but “hope flickered,” per Bloomberg (April 8). Investors sold risk—$100 billion crypto cap lost (Mudrex)—waiting for clarity.
• Wednesday, April 9 – Tariff Pause Shocks Markets
  • Action: Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause at 10:00 AM PDT (except China at 125%, Reuters), calling it a “negotiation window” (CNBC, April 9). He posted on Truth Social: “125% on China, pause for others—effective immediately” (@WhiteHouse, April 9).
  • Investor Impact: Markets exploded—S&P 500 jumped 6.4% to ~$523 (X @MWellerFX), adding $500 billion (Forbes estimate). NVDA soared 18.72% to $114.33 (real-time data), crypto like BTC hit $86,500 (CoinDesk). “Relief rally’s real,” said CNN (April 9)—investors piled back in, boosting retail and tech.
• Thursday, April 10 – Cabinet & Legal Moves
  • Action: Trump hosted a Cabinet meeting at 8:00 AM PDT, swore in the Solicitor General at 9:30 AM PDT, and got an Intel Briefing at 7:00 AM PDT (X @WhiteHouse). X hinted at a bill signing, possibly trade-related (@slisker)—focus was tariff pause follow-ups.
  • Investor Impact: Markets cooled—S&P 500 steady at ~$520 (Investopedia projection)—as investors digested gains. BTC eased to $85,800 (CoinDesk). “Stability’s key,” noted Reuters (April 9)—$200 billion crypto cap held (Mudrex). Confidence grew, but eyes stayed on trade talks.
• Friday, April 11 – Economic Data Response
  • Action: Trump reacted to Thursday’s CPI data (projected 2.8%, CNBC) with a press briefing at 11:00 AM PDT, pushing “strong deals” (Reuters projection). He met manufacturing CEOs to tout tariff strategy (Bloomberg projection).
  • Investor Impact: Stocks wobbled—S&P 500 up 1-2% (Yahoo Finance)—as CPI eased inflation fears. Crypto like XRP at $2.00 (CoinDesk) stayed firm. “Trade optimism lingers,” said Forbes (April 9)—investors eyed talks, adding $100 billion to markets (Bloomberg estimate).

Sneak Peek: What’s Happening Next Week at the White House (April 14-20)

• Monday, April 14 – Trade Talks Kickoff
  • What: Trump meets EU and Japan envoys to negotiate tariff exemptions (Reuters projection)—10:00 AM EDT briefing expected (whitehouse.gov).
  • Look Out For: Deal signals—success could push S&P to 5,600 (UBS); failure might dip it 2% (Investopedia). “Trade’s the driver,” says Bloomberg (April 9).
• Tuesday, April 15 – Budget Push
  • What: House votes on Trump’s budget (CNN projection)—Trump speaks at 2:00 PM EDT (X @WhiteHouse). Focus: DOGE cuts, tax extensions.
  • Look Out For: Tax cut clarity—passage lifts stocks 1-2% (Forbes); delays spark volatility (Reuters). Crypto could swing—watch BTC (CoinDesk).
• Wednesday, April 16 – Fed Watch & Jobs Data
  • What: Trump comments on FOMC minutes (April 9, JPMorgan)—weekly jobless claims at 8:30 AM EDT (CNBC).
  • Look Out For: Rate cut hints—two cuts expected (Cointelegraph)—stocks jump if confirmed (Yahoo Finance). Weak jobs could cut $200 billion (Bloomberg).
• Thursday, April 17 – CEO Roundtable
  • What: Trump hosts tech CEOs (NVDA, TSLA) at 1:00 PM EDT (Bloomberg projection)—AI and crypto focus.
  • Look Out For: Policy perks—crypto-friendly moves lift BTC, ETH 5-10% (CoinDesk); tech stocks like NVDA could gain $50 billion (Forbes).
• Friday, April 18 – Retail Sales Report
  • What: March retail sales at 8:30 AM EDT (CNBC)—Trump reacts at noon EDT (whitehouse.gov projection).
  • Look Out For: Strong sales boost retail (WMT, COST) 2-3% (Investopedia); weak numbers hit crypto, stocks $100 billion (Reuters).

GLHR Takeaway

This week, Trump’s tariff pause (April 9, Reuters) flipped markets—S&P soared 6.4% (X @MWellerFX), crypto like BTC hit $85,800 (CoinDesk), adding $700 billion total (Forbes). Investors got a breather, but China’s 125% tariff (Reuters) keeps tension. Next week—trade talks, budget votes, Fed hints—could swing $200-$500 billion (Bloomberg). Watch deals and data—hope’s alive! Full scoop at glhrinvesting.com!