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The European Union will launch countermeasures from next Tuesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs with extra duties on 21 billion euros ($23 billion) of U.S. imports.

Whirlpool stock is a buy due to its 70-year dividend history, decade-low trading price, and potential 15% ROI over 5-10 years if debt is managed. The company benefits from tariffs in the short term due to its U.S. manufacturing, making it more competitive against imports. Whirlpool's performance is tied to housing market dynamics, with new construction and discretionary spending being key sales drivers, supported by macroeconomic indicators.

BofA Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich writes that the building product companies may encounter significant headwinds from tariffs, though the full impact remains uncertain.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Whirlpool (WHR -0.83%) and Altria Group (MO -0.21%) have almost nothing in common. After all, the former is a maker of appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers, and the latter is a tobacco and related consumables manufacturer.

Four of its iconic brands received 7 product awards from top publications Reviewed, Apartment Therapy, and The Kitchn and unveiled new product innovations and immersive booth experiences alongside industry collaborators BENTON HARBOR, Mich. , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation, a leading global appliance company, is thrilled to announce its success at the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, where it earned an impressive seven coveted awards across four of its appliance brands featured at the show – JennAir, KitchenAid, Whirlpool and Maytag.

Market instability and the resulting downward pressure on equities have created a unique investment opportunity in the form of undervalued stocks. While widespread concern often accompanies market sell-offs, such downturns also present a chance to invest in fundamentally sound companies at discounted prices.

Dividends are a simple way to collect income from stocks without selling part of a position. In this vein, dividends can be an excellent way to earn a return regardless of what stock prices are doing.

It's no secret that Home Depot's (HD -1.29%) prospects are guided by home improvement spending, which is led by the housing market. As such, many investors buy into the stock to play an improving housing market in an environment of, hopefully, lower interest rates.

Companies can be impacted in different ways by tariffs, like those that are being announced by the Trump administration. Some domestic manufacturers, including steelmakers, may benefit as commodity prices rise.