From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-06-12 04:21:00

U.S. stocks are expected to open lower after President Trump announced plans to set unilateral tariff rates within the next week or two, reigniting trade tension fears. Dow Jones futures down 0.5%, S&P 500 futures down 0.5%, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.6%.

Trump’s decision to send letters to countries informing them of tariff rates before the July 9 deadline for trade deal negotiations has investors on edge. The move comes after a period of relative calm in trade tensions, contributing to market uncertainty.

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