Consumer sentiment indices are being benchmarked against the tariff plans unveiled by Donald Trump, showing the economic impact of his policies.

The entities involved

• Conference Board →

  nonprofit organization in Brussels, Belgium

  Nothing else this week.

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Donald Trump investigated Chris LaCivita's consulting work.00:26
  • Trump made statements on economic policies while the White House clarified tariffs affecting the global trade environment.00:24
• University of Michigan →

  public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • University of Michigan tracks consumer sentiment while the FED survey tracks American debt and wealth.Fri 21:00
  • The University of Michigan reported that the Iran war outbreak preceded a period of historic low sentiment.Fri 21:00

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• The Trump administration imposed financial sanctions on Iranian targets amid ongoing global fuel supply disruptions.Sep 4
• The administration is managing gas prices and seeking to ease upward pressure amid the U.S. conflict with Iran.Aug 31
• Europe and Donald Trump deepen a strategic partnership in defense and energy while the Iran war disrupts global energy markets.Sep 20
• Global tensions escalate as strikes on Russian energy targets, Iran crises, and Trump's aid requests impact global markets.Sep 3
• Donald Trump and Ashley Hinson discussed how the Iran war, inflation, and gas prices are influencing voter sentiment.Oct 10