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Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolio as declining consumer confidence, sluggish growth and persistent inflationary pressures increase the likelihood of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession in 2025.

Consumer staples stocks should be well-positioned as the overall economy slows down. I am not a fan of the XLP ETF, however, due to its significant exposure to retail stocks. I am buying individual consumer staples stocks at present valuations, but I'm taking a pass on this particular fund.

Talk about a topsy-turvy market. Tuesday's tariffs sparked more market jitters.

Some sectors of the stock market have fared well amid mounting tariff worries.

For the first time in nearly two years, the rate of consumer spending in the United States has posted a contraction, signaling a potential weakness wave brewing up for the consumer cyclical names in the stock market and the broader economy. While most investors would just let a piece of data like this fly over their portfolios, the ones that make the big money will realize what's at stake here.

Launched on 12/16/1998, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

REITs have surged in value. But opportunities still remain for income-oriented investors. I present two REITs to buy today.

Investors can seek safety in these ETFs as broad-based tariff tensions escalate.

I started investing with a modest $4,000, now growing it into a 23-stock portfolio. The median net worth varies by age, but most can invest $10,000 for growth. The goal here isn't to push random picks, but to offer long-term dividend ideas. I connect my choices to the broader economic picture, from undervalued essentials to GARP stocks. In this article, I highlight undervalued consumer staples, GARP stocks, and investment ideas linked to potential political changes, all aimed at steady dividend growth.

With President Trump introducing tariffs on China and China responding with retaliatory tariffs, the possibility of a trade war increases. Look at ETFs to play a defensive strategy to navigate through this uncertainty.