With just days left before the August 1 deadline, U.S. and European negotiators are scrambling to strike a tariff deal—and markets are jittery. Investors are cautiously optimistic, but the uncertainty is causing wild swings in stock prices and trade flows. If no agreement is reached, businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic could face higher costs.

Editor’s Note: Tariffs might sound like bureaucratic noise, but they directly impact prices, jobs, and even your grocery bill. A breakdown in talks could mean more expensive imports, while a deal might stabilize markets—so this isn’t just a headline for traders, it’s a pocketbook issue for everyone.