Trump's tariffs causing trade war, leading to stock sell-off and weakening dollar

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-12 10:05:00

President Trump’s tariffs are causing a trade war with China and other countries, leading to higher import taxes and potential economic damage. This has resulted in a huge stock sell-off as investors anticipate falling corporate profits and a possible recession. Global investors are moving away from US assets, leading to a weakening dollar and rising interest rates. The implications are concerning, with higher financing costs and less fiscal policy flexibility. Trump’s recent tariff moves have not reassured markets, and a war with bond investors could be detrimental.

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