President Trump is amping up trade threats, again unveiling a new batch of letters to country leaders outlining tariffs on goods imported from their countries beginning in August and a warning to BRICS nations.

Despite widespread predictions that escalating U.S. tariffs would prompt American sellers to expand internationally as a risk mitigation strategy, Marketplace Pulse data reveals this anticipated pivot has not materialized.

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain volatile as trade deals and tariffs keep investors in limbo. Amazon’s Prime Day met with fierce competition as Walmart, Costco offer their own deals. Oil inches higher.