NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, April 15

S&P Futures are moving higher mainly due to optimism on tariff exemptions. The Trump tariff narrative remain the key focus as the White House indicates that that it is looking to help the auto sector. Pharma & semiconductor stocks are on watch as they are under review by the Trump tariff team. China has suspended jet deliveries from Boeing in retaliatory move. U.S. trade officials met with EU's trade representative yesterday, the demands from the Trump administration will be difficult for the Eurozone to agree to. Mining stocks are displaying gains due to a report that indicates President Trump has plans to stockpile critical metals to counter China. On the economic calendar today are reports on Import Exports prices and the Empire state Manufactuing index. JNJ, BACPNC & ERIC are higher after earnings announcements. Caterpillar named a new CEO.