President Trump tightens restrictions on China and tariffs, causing stock market decline

From Investing.com: 2025-02-25 06:31:00

President Trump announced more restrictions on Chinese investments in the US, including new taxes and fees on Chinese commercial ships. He also reiterated plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, saying they are on schedule for March 4. The stock market is feeling the pressure, with shares in Hong Kong and Wall Street declining. Despite lower Treasury yields, the US dollar remains steady. Euro is stable as Germany’s CDU/CSU bloc starts coalition talks. Cryptocurrencies are down due to a hack scandal, while gold falls from record highs due to profit-taking.



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