What Are The Ramifications For Investors After The U.S./EU Trade Deal?

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Jul. 28, 2025 3:03 PM ETS&P 500 Index (SP500), SPX, DJI, NDX, SPY, DIA, QQQ, IVV, VOO, IWMDXY, FXE, EPD, MPLX, ET, CEG, VST, OKLO, CCJ, EWC, BMWKY, MBGAF, VWAGY, EWJ, GM, F, STLA, TM, HMC, VWAPY, VLKPF, VLKAF, CCO:CA, MBGYY, SP500, SPX, DJI, NDX, SPY, DIA, QQQ, IVV, VOO, IWMChris LauInvesting Group LeaderSummaryThe EU-U.S. trade deal boosts U.S. LNG suppliers, with the EU committing to $750 billion in purchases over three years—making LNG stocks attractive buys.A flat 15% tariff on EU imports to the U.S. is half that of the threat but will impact European luxury automakers and small firms in general.The deal excludes key sectors like semiconductors from tariffs, benefiting tech stocks, while unresolved issues remain around steel, aluminum, and quota systems.Despite market skepticism and mixed sector reactions, the agreement provides predictability and tariff relief, with further negotiations expected to expand zero-tariff products.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of DIY Value Investing get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More »On Sunday, July 27, the European Union announced a trade deal with the U.S. In response to the announcement, stock market indices barely moved. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) (NYSEARCA:VOO) and Dow Jones (Please [+]Follow me for coverage on deeply discounted stocks. To dive deeper beyond the ideas in this article, get do-it-yourself tips and tricks by clicking on the blue button beside my name. Subscribe to the DIY Value Investing Free Or Full Level to get alerts separate from the alerts you normally get when following me.Join the full service to unlock access to top core, income, and community-curated stock models, live online chat, and actionable stock alerts.This article was written byChris Lau34.79K FollowersChris Lau is an individual investor and economist with 30 years of experience covering life science, technology, and dividend-growth income stocks. He has degrees in Microbiology and Economics.Chris runs the investing group DIY Value Investing where he shares his top stock picks of undervalued stocks with catalysts for upside, dividend-income recommendations with quant and payment calendar tracking, high upside plays, and research requests to help you become a better do-it-yourself investor. Learn more.The returns from the public articles are: 2023 Average Return: 8.4% 2022 Average Return: 6.9% 2021 Average Return 29.9% 2020.Flagship Products:1. Top DIY Picks: Undervalued stocks have upcoming catalysts that markets do not expect.2. Dividend-income Champs that have a long history of dividend growth. Includes printable calendar and quantitative scores.3. DIY Risky Picks for a speculative allocation positive momentum for up to a moonshot, triple return.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You