When Donald Trump returned to the presidency, the early months brought immediate volatility, rapid policy swings, and significant disruption—particularly within retail and eCommerce. To understand and quantify these impacts, I undertook research process designed to separate objective data from subjective sentiment. I analyzed financial disclosures, media reports, and industry benchmarks. I tracked shifts in consumer behavior, measured by digital engagement, media mentions, and sales trajectories. Insights were further informed by expert forecasts, insider perspectives, and thorough reviews of the administration’s policy documents.
Some say that there is a wall in the headquarters of one of the most important eCommerce companies in the world with a placard that says, “Death to Agencies.”
