Wall Street braces for more tariff chaos — but one CIO says 'don't panic'

With Donald Trump pushing forward plans to impose widespread tariffs on nearly every U.S. import, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, warns that this “will likely increase inflation and are causing many to consider a greater probability of a recession.” 

JPMorgan estimates the tariffs would raise core inflation by 0.5 percentage points in 2025, while dragging GDP down by more than 1%. According to Goldman Sachs, prices for everyday goods—like electronics, clothing, and appliances—could rise by as much as 3%. The U.S. imported roughly $3.9 trillion in goods last year, meaning Trump’s across-the-board tariff would essentially act as a $390 billion tax on businesses and consumers.  

Still, as markets whipsaw and economist predict the worst, not everyone is panicking. 

Greg Warner, chief investment officer at Adero Partners, a California-based wealth management firm, acknowledges the heightened anxiety among investors but reminds clients that market volatility—especially when politically driven—is nothing new. 

“Our clients are very concerned in response to this volatility that we've seen, which is sort of a political, tariff-based risk,” Warner said. “But risk is always present—whether it’s economic, inflationary, credit-based, or geopolitical.” 

Warner draws on past market shocks—the dot-com crash, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic—to reassure investors that markets tend to rebound, even after sharp downturns. 

“Each time we went through that; it was a different experience. But the result is ultimately the same: from those troughs, markets recover and go on to make new highs,” he explains. 

Though the proposed tariffs could cool GDP growth and strain consumers, Warner stresses that the fundamental economic engine—consumer spending leading to corporate earnings and rising stock prices—remains intact. 

“The key is having a globally diversified strategy, staying disciplined to it over time, being patient, and letting time work on your behalf,” he said. “This too will pass.” 

While JPMorgan sees real risks on the horizon, Warner’s message to investors is clear: keep your eye on the long-term prize, not the headlines.