President Trump’s tariff strategy has led to a surge in U.S. tariff collections, helping to address the budget deficit. Recent threats of tariffs on the EU, Canada, and South Korea suggest tariff tensions may escalate further. Despite market resilience, tariff threats can still trigger occasional selloffs. Utility companies like American Electric Power (AEP) could be a safe investment amid the current environment, with AEP expecting 9% EPS growth over five years and a healthy dividend yield. Analysts have a “Moderate Buy” rating on AEP stock, with a target price 9.4% higher than the current value.

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