Latest in Markets plunge as Trump tariffs spark fears of a trade war
Sort by
1,552 items
-
Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 5d -
Global markets plunge for 2nd week, triggered by Trump’s tariffs
After stocks plunged last week, losing nearly $6 trillion in market value, Wall Street is bracing for another bumpy ride triggered by President Donald Trump’s global trade war. JPMorgan now expects ...NBC News - 3d -
Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
The recent S&P 500 selloff, fueled by fear of the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, was the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.CNBC - 1d -
What Trump has said about tariffs as stock market reacts
The Trump administration's imposition and walkback of tariffs has led to stock volatility and sparked worries of a global trade war and recession.CBS News - 15h -
Stock market plunges for second straight day after Trump's tariff announcement
NBC News' Christine Romans reports after the stock market closed after another plunge following President Trump's tariff announcement, marking the two worst trading days since March of 2020.NBC News - 5d -
Farm-state Republicans rocked by tariffs fear Trump lacks exit strategy
Republicans in Congress feel rattled about what they say is the lack of a clear outcome or exit strategy for President Trump’s trade war, which they fear will close lucrative markets for wheat, ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partners, sparking fresh market turmoil
Rates on imports to US from dozens of economies rise further, with China hit by 104% tariffs. Business live – latest updates The US and China are heading towards an all-out trade war, after ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump trade war intensifies as China fires back, futures plunge
China on Wednesday announced a new 50 percent tariff on U.S. exports, intensifying a trade war initiated by President Trump that is showing no signs of slowing down as it causes economic chaos ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump defends tariffs as markets plunge: 'I don't want anything to go down'
President Trump on Sunday defended his sweeping tariffs amid plunging markets, saying he did not “want anything to go down.” “When you look at the trade deficit we have with certain countries, with ...The Hill - 3d -
Markets open calmer after days of instability in response to Trump tariffs
Global stocks bounced back slightly after plunging for days in response to President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on what could happen next as a trade war ...NBC News - 1d -
GOP lawmakers fear China looms as obstacle to Trump's trade vision
Republican lawmakers fear the defiant Chinese response to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs leaves the world’s two largest economies hurtling toward a trade war that could last for months. ...The Hill - 1d -
Dow closes 349 points lower after roller coaster trading amid tariff fallout
President Donald Trump's tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war.ABC News - 2d -
How China’s record trade surplus helped spark Trump’s tariff war
Beijing’s domination of global trade has led to a schism between the world’s two largest economies — and left many others worried about their industriesFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump: Tariffs sparking investment in US
President Trump late Sunday defended his tariff plan amid recession fears, saying they are sparking investment in the United States. Trump spoke aboard Air Force One, where he said he was elected ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Defends Tariff Strategy Amid Global Trade War and Market Chaos
Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.The New York Times - 16h -
China says Trump’s trade war ‘will end in failure’ as Beijing tariffs take effect
China’s 84% tariffs on US products come into force amid market relief after Trump pauses steep tariffs elsewhere. Business live – latest updates China says Donald Trump’s trade war with ...The Guardian - 2h -
Oil Production Slides and Job Cuts Rise as Tariff Costs Bite
The oil sector expected to be a major beneficiary after Trump’s election. Now it faces spiking costs, slowing demand, and plunging prices amid fears of a global trade war.Inc. - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Another Market Meltdown
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump says 'Be cool' as trade war escalates
President Trump sought to project calm Wednesday as the fallout from his aggressive tariffs on dozens of countries escalated and sparked retaliation. "BE COOL! Everything is going to work out well. ...The Hill - 21h -
Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay Until Trade Deficit Disappears
The president said he would not quickly reverse last week’s steep tariffs, which have sparked pushback and roiled markets.The New York Times - 3d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of the US president's political vision, but economists fear a global trade war.BBC News - 16h -
US market plunges for second day after Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The U.S. stock market took another nosedive for a second day after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries around the world.NBC News - 5d -
U.S. crude oil closes below $60 per barrel as selloff continues on fears of full-blown trade war
The market faces a "toxic cocktail" of recession fears and the decision by OPEC+ to increase production, said Helima Croft with RBC Capital Markets.CNBC - 1d -
Trump refocuses trade war to China
President Trump increased tariffs on China to 125 percent on Wednesday, focusing his trade war for the time being on the world’s two largest economies and seeking to rally other countries against ...The Hill - 15h -
How ‘liberation day’ rout compares with other notorious stock market crises
A swift loss of £4tn from global stock markets has led some to liken Trump’s trade war to 1929 Wall Street crash. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s escalating trade war has plunged ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. crude oil losses deepen as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears
U.S. oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel as the global market sell-off on recession fears fueled by President Donald Trump's tariffs escalated.CNBC - 2d -
U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.CBS News - 2d -
Uncertainty Over Tariffs Leads to Wild Swings in Markets
The S&P 500 slipped into bear market territory in early trading but by the end of the day climbed back close to where it opened. President Trump said he would not back off his trade war, ...The New York Times - 2d -
Which Trump-supporting billionaires have lost the most in tariff markets turmoil?
Wealth of world’s richest tycoons shrinks as US president’s trade war spooks investors. Business live – latest updates With global stock markets reeling from Donald Trump’s announcement of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Five books to boost your understanding of tariffs and trade wars
As tariffs escalate, FT specialists recommend titles that explain the forces and ideas shaping trade policy in recent decades, including President Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 22h -
Trump 'not looking' to pause tariffs despite global economic fears
With President Donald Trump’s next round of escalatory tariffs set to go into effect, he insists that despite rattled markets and recession fears, he’s not considering hitting the pause button. ...NBC News - 2d -
A Tariffs Cheat Sheet
An escalating global trade war has tanked markets and plunged corporate America into chaos. DealBook asked economists, investors and other experts to help make sense of what’s next.The New York Times - 4d -
Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out
Vulnerable House Republicans are on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty about the economy. Markets took a nosedive Thursday ...The Hill - 3d -
Stocks plunge to start week as Trump digs in on tariffs
The stock market kicked off the week with more steep losses after President Trump spent the weekend defending his new tariffs amid growing blowback at home and abroad. The Dow Jones Industrial ...The Hill - 2d -
American Whiskey Distillers Brace for Trump’s 2nd Trade War
The already battered spirits industry will see its supply squeezed if tariffs raise import costs and other countries’ retaliation closes off export markets.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump's tariff reversal sparks historic stock rally
After President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on many of his sweeping tariffs on countries around the world, stock markets surged with the Dow rocketing nearly 3,000 points higher ...NBC News - 37m -
Stocks fall after day of wild swings as markets digest Trump's tariff reality
Wall Street ended largely lower Monday after a wild trading day as President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with aggressive tariffs that have rocked the global economy, leaving investors -- ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 15h -
Navarro: 'I guarantee no recession, OK?'
White House senior trade adviser Peter Navarro attempted to assure the American public the country will not plunge into a recession sparked by President Trump's recent sweeping tariffs, suggesting ...The Hill - 1d -
Stocks bounce back after Trump tariff plunge
The stock market opened Tuesday with solid gains for the first time since President Trump announced plans to impose $600 billion in taxes on foreign goods. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose ...The Hill - 1d