• Tariff uncertainty dominated Trump’s early days in office, shaking up both markets and politics.
• Trump’s approval ratings have steadily declined, especially after the controversial “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on April 2.
• Conflicting statements from Trump and his team have left global markets and foreign governments guessing about the next moves.
• Trump claims to have made “200 deals,” yet admits it would be “physically impossible” to finalize many before July.
• Over the weekend, Trump hinted that tariffs could indirectly fund tax cuts, framing it as a “tremendous amount of money” flowing into U.S. coffers.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent labeled the administration’s shifting messages as “strategic uncertainty.”
• Trade negotiations with key partners like China and South Korea are moving slower than promised, with real deals remaining elusive
• Domestic policy is also stalled: major tax reform bills remain tied up in Congress despite early promises of “historic speed.”
• Lawmakers are now returning to Washington after a break, but tangible progress remains limited.
• On the symbolic 100th day, the biggest “victory” might just be the confirmation of a Treasury assistant secretary — not a landmark policy win.

       What’s Next?

• Trump’s leadership style thrives on unpredictability — but markets and allies often need clarity, not chaos.
• His promises of “historic speed” have collided with the messy realities of global diplomacy and domestic gridlock.
• The next 100 days will reveal whether this strategy of “strategic uncertainty” can yield actual results — or just more headlines.