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The current rate is set at 25%.
These tariffs on steel and aluminum could raise costs for companies that depend on those materials.
That has some investors questioning how their portfolios might be affected.
Companies in auto manufacturing, construction and heavy equipment are at the front of that line, he said.
Ford, GM, Boeing and Caterpillar could all feel the pressure as input costs rise.
When raw materials get more expensive, profit margins shrink fast.
Short-Term vs.
Long-Term Investments
Shahnazari said that in the short term,investors should expect volatility.
He explained that investors may react quickly to earnings downgrades and price hikes across key sectors.
What Individual Investors Should Do
Luckily,there are some things investors can do.
Watch earnings reports from industrial, auto and construction companies, Shahnazari said.
Pay attention to forward guidance and margin trends.
Markets dipped briefly and rebounded, but certain sectors lagged for months.
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