Trump trade war threatens American energy dominance

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Nothing unnerves investors more than uncertainty. President Trump has served up a quite a bit of uncertainty in recent days with his escalating trade battle with China, dramatic NATO meeting, visit to the United Kingdom, and his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.

No, the sky is not falling on global markets. The foundational underpinnings of the markets remain strong. But there’s no doubt that President Trump’s actions have contributed to jitters in the financial and commodity markets, and are starting to influence investment decisions.

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