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Market Volatility: Trump’s Tariff Threats Send US Stocks Sliding
US stock markets experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, as investors reacted to warnings from President Donald Trump that the US economy is entering a “period of transition.” The S&P 500 dropped roughly 2%, the Dow Jones fell by 0.9%, and the Nasdaq tumbled by over 3.5% in early trading.
Trump, when questioned about the potential for a recession or rising prices as a result of tariff measures, avoided predicting economic contraction. Instead, he characterised the situation as a transition phase, asserting that his trade policies—despite imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China—will eventually bring wealth back to America. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick maintained that while imported goods may become slightly more expensive, American products will ultimately be cheaper, dismissing any recession fears.
Investors remain wary that these tariff measures, which have raised the cost of imports to levels not seen since the 1930s, could eventually feed through into higher consumer prices. This concern is compounded by ongoing tit-for-tat tariff actions between the US and its trading partners, with retaliatory measures already in effect from China on US agricultural goods.
Analysts note that this recent market decline reflects a recalibration of investor expectations following Trump’s previous promises of deregulation and tax cuts, which now appear less likely to offset the disruptive impact of an escalating trade war. As businesses and households begin to postpone spending amidst the uncertainty, the long-term effects on economic growth remain a topic of considerable debate.
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