UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Markets start to fret'

Equity markets reacted to social media posts from US President Trump. Trump is often more coherent on social media than in off-the-cuff comments, and these remarks made clear an intention to hike taxes—US buyers will need 25% more cash to buy goods from Canada or Mexico, and another 10% cash to buy from China. The China threat is credible, and in line with our expectations. Markets are not inclined to believe the threats to tariff goods from Canada and Mexico.