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The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.16%) has fallen 2% year to date as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have led to economic uncertainty and even recession fears in the U.S. However, apart from duties on steel and aluminum imports, Europe has so far been excluded from the burgeoning trade war.
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When it comes to the markets, U.S. exceptionalism reigned supreme for more than two years, as the broader benchmark S&P 500 outpaced most markets around the world. Recent weakening economic data, concerns about rising inflation, and President Donald Trump's efforts to initiate multiple trade wars have stalled this market run (at least for now).
The Trump administration has unnerved investors with its departure from traditional trade policy. The average tax on U.S. imports fell to 2.5% under the previous administration, but the tariffs Trump has imposed or plans to impose would raise that figure to 8.4%, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
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Last year, the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF ranked as the biggest winner among Vanguard's exchange-traded funds (ETFs). That's not surprising.
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Despite VGK's favorable valuation and decent performance, ongoing European economic and energy crises make it a sell until conditions improve. Europe's worsening natural gas shortage and geopolitical tensions, including US demands and trade issues, pose significant risks to the ETF's outlook. VGK's multinational companies offer some insulation from Europe's economic struggles but face challenges from deglobalization and higher production costs.