March 26, 2025- U.S. stocks posted significant gains after Donald Trump suggested he could exempt some nations from the reciprocal tariffs due to take effect next week, according to Newsweek. Trump’s statements could encourage nations to make a push for exemptions that, if successful, could mitigate some of the negative effects the tariff plans have had on major U.S. indexes.
The S&P 500 rose 100 points, or 1.8%, to close at 5,768. the Dow Jones Industrial Average, surged 598 points, or 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day up 405 points, or 2.3%, according to CBS News.
However, Wall Street’s primary indexes wavered on Tuesday, March 25, according to Reuters, as signs of a further deterioration in consumer mood tempered investor optimism that the Trump administration could take a lenient approach on trade policies next week.