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We recently published a list of Jim Cramer Said These 13 Stocks Can Hold Their Value Amid Tariffs. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discussed.
Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, on Thursday, shared his thoughts on the market’s volatility following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements and provided insights into which sectors and stocks could weather the impact of these new trade policies.
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“President Trump is out there fighting inflation every day except not the way we want him to do it. He’s fighting inflation, not in the mall, not in the supermarket, but in the stock market.
He pointed out that Trump is attempting to reduce prices in the market by gradually bringing down stock values, noting that if the current trend continues, we may eventually see stock prices return to pre-COVID levels.
Cramer also identified stocks he believes could be relatively insulated from the negative effects of these tariffs. He emphasized that these are the companies whose values are not directly impacted by the primary reason many stocks are struggling, tariffs. The protected stocks, according to Cramer, can maintain their worth even if additional tariffs are imposed on other countries. Cramer’s list was aimed at those seeking stability in an uncertain market environment, where the next country to be hit with tariffs remains unclear. He went on to say:
“Starting with tech first. Nothing that can be sold to China has a chance to get out of this thing unscathed. Nothing that has parts made in Taiwan can hold its value. Nothing that’s crafted in China can stay up. If we can’t be sure where the next tariff is gonna land, we can’t own these stocks until they go lower and then we can.”
Turning to the transportation sector, Cramer was blunt in his assessment. He pointed out that transportation stocks are closely tied to global commerce, which in turn is directly affected by tariffs. With tariffs raising the cost of goods, Cramer argued, global trade will slow, which will negatively impact businesses across the board. He highlighted the general economic principle that raising prices leads to reduced sales, making the transportation sector vulnerable to these market shifts. When it came to the auto industry, Cramer described the situation as a tough one.