Hey traders!
The Trump tariff war is hitting hard this month. As of April 5, 10% tariffs on all imports kicked in—and today, April 9, things escalated:
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📈 34% tariffs on China
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🚛 25% on Canada and Mexico
Markets? Total upheaval:
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🔻 S&P 500 is down 5%
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⚡ USD/CAD is spiking
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🛢️ Commodities are swinging like crazy
For us at FX Bullsheet, this chaos screams opportunity—if you’ve got your trade journal and backtesting dialed in.
Let’s unpack how to trade this mess, with 4 actionable steps to keep your profits flowing in turbulent times. 💸
📊 1. Track the Dollar in Your Trade Journal
The U.S. dollar is flexing:
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📈 USD/CAD is up 3% since April 2
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🚀 USD/MXN is testing new highs
But here’s the twist: while the dollar strengthens, global growth fears are throwing curveballs. A strong dollar can sink export stocks while safe havens rally.
This is where your FX Bullsheet trade journal becomes your anchor. 🧭
Ask yourself:
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Are you riding the dollar’s wave?
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Or fading it when retaliation hits?
Track it. Journal it. Find your edge.
🔍 2. Backtest for Tariff Turbulence
Tariffs aren’t just headlines—they’re wrecking supply chains.
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📉 Apple’s down 7% this week
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👟 Nike’s bleeding
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🇯🇵 Japan’s Nikkei just had its worst stretch since 2022
This is why backtesting matters.
🔥 Use FX Bullsheet’s TradingView integration to:
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Re-run your setups against past trade war data (think 2018)
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Test tighter stops on equities (1% instead of 2%)
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Try wider ranges on oil (20¢ instead of 10¢)
Log the results in your journal.
📈 One trader we know flipped a 40% win rate to 65% with a simple tweak.
What’s your chaos-proof tweak?
🧠 3. Play the Retaliation Game
👀 China’s not playing games—34% tariffs on U.S. goods start tomorrow, April 10.
🇨🇦 Canada’s hinting at moves of their own.
This is a signal.
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🌱 Soybeans are already down 4%
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🚗 Auto stocks are vulnerable
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🪙 Gold is flirting with $2,800/oz
Use your journal to set goals:
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📉 Short SPY at 5100?
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🥇 Long XAU/USD at 2750?
Backtest those setups against last week’s data.
FX Bullsheet’s AI reports will show if you’re on the right track.
Ready to dive in? Grab our 7-day free trial —no card needed!
🛡️ 4. Hedge the Unknown—Because It’s Coming
Trump’s already teasing more heat:
“25% on all imports if countries don’t cave by May.”
That’s a black swan event waiting to happen. 🦢
Smart traders hedge now:
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📈 Long bonds (TLT is up 2% this week)
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⚖️ Straddle on EUR/USD if talks fall apart
FX Bullsheet helps you:
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Track the setup in your journal
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Backtest the risk
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Tie it all together with AI-powered clarity
👉 One user hedged USD/JPY last week and banked 200 pips when Japan fired back.
What’s your safety net?
🧰 Your April Tariff Toolkit
This war’s a marathon, not a sprint. 🏃♂️💼
Log every trade. Backtest every hunch. Let the data guide you.
FX Bullsheet was built for this:
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Real-time trade insights 📈
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Seamless journal tracking 🗂️
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Backtesting that cuts the noise 🔍
Not using FX Bullsheet yet?
Start your 7-day free trial (no card needed):
👉 www.fxbullsheet.com/fx-dashboard
Turn chaos into cash this April. 💰
💬 Let’s Hear It: How Are You Trading This?
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Are you shorting exporters?
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Chasing gold?
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Hedging like a boss? 😎
Drop your trade journal strategy in the comments—we’re all about learning from each other. 🔄
Join the FX Bullsheet crew and level up your game.
Stay sharp & trade smart! ⚔️📊
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