Markets React To Tariff Developments

David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist, Dietze Wealth Management Group

08-Jul-25 07:00

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The Trump administration has just sent out letters to half a dozen countries including major trading partners, Japan and South Korea, as well as Malaysia confirming that a tariff of 25% will take effect on Aug 1st. David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist at Dietze Wealth Management Group, shares his views on Wall Street's reaction and why he thinks the healthcare sector is worth a second look.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Keith Kam, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: markets, economy, international, investments

Tags: trading partners, malaysia, japan, south korea, wall street, healthcare sector, trump administration,

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