In a shocking turn of events, the stock market plummeted today after President Donald Trump announced his plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners. The aftermath of this decision was felt across the board, with the S&P 500 falling by 4.8% and the Nasdaq dropping by 6% – the worst numbers seen since 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced a significant decline of 4%, marking its worst sell-off since 2022.
Investors and analysts alike were caught off guard by the drastic reaction of the market to Trump’s tariff announcement. The uncertainty and fear surrounding the potential impact of these tariffs on the global economy led to a mass sell-off, resulting in widespread losses for traders and investors.
The repercussions of this market plunge are far-reaching and have the potential to disrupt the stability of the economy at large. As tensions continue to rise between the U.S. and its trading partners, the future remains uncertain as to how this will impact businesses, consumers, and the overall financial landscape.
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TRUMP WANTS TO REPLACE THE INCOME TAX WITH 50% SALES TAXES( VAT+ TARIFFS)
IF AMERICANS ARE STUPID ENOUGH TO ALLOW HIM TO DO IT.(EU IS FINANCED ON VAT TAX'S
NOT INCOME TAXES) VAT TAXES CAN ADD 50% TO 200% ON AN ITEM!!!!
TRUMPS FORMULA IS(TOTAL PRICE = MFG SALES PRICE + VAT + TARRIF).
TRUMP FORMULA IS NOT BASED ON JUST TARIFF SO ANY IMPORTED GOODS WILL
HAVE A TARIFF =(MFG COST + VAT + TARIFF)
EUROPE CAN NOT GIVE UP VAT TAXES!!!! SO TRUMP IN HIS NEXT ROUND WILL ADD ANOTHER50% TO IMPORTS TO THE USA(%50 TAX WILL JUMP TO 100%)
TRUMP WILL SUCCEED IN REPLACING THE DOLLAR WITH THE EURO AND CHINESE YUAN AS
THE MOST VALUABLE CURRENCY!!! SOMETHING THE EU AND CHINA HAVE BEEN TRYING
TO DO FOR 60 YEARS.(IF THE USA STOPS IMPORTING GOODS, DEMAND FOR DOLLARS WILL DROP!!)
IF CONGRESS DOES NOT REPEAL THESE EMERGENCY POWERS, THE FINANCIAL CRISIS
WILL BE MUCH WORSE THAN 2008.
Not this bad from 2020 during covid. You mean the last time he was the president
Why are those people clapping?
Does THIS make us great again???
The European Exchange is up today .
I guess we are in the "FIND OUT" phase of the current presidency.
Too little, too late! Ten Trillion dollars loss on Stock market today!!
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst is yet to come.
😐 🪖 heil trump ⤴️✋
People right now need to put their differences aside and start helping each other.
FAFO
All you idiots that voted for him
Stock market go down like this is a very good sign to buy today. If u not buying any stock today. U don’t have any ideal how to become richer.
This is all former president JFK fault for the economy and the measles outbreak.😂
Patriots please you need to get more stock dont go selling it like the libs
To those of you negatively affected or who have lost your jobs, and who voted for this, take a bow. Karma is hitting hard!
So why TF are they clapping? Why are they happy everything is crashing?
As always, the Republicans destroying our economy and country!!
BUT WAIT- 4-2-25 & knowing tariffs were happening- THIS STUPID STOCK MARKET WAS UP 130%!!!
It’s interesting how some companies are upset about the market reacting to new tariffs, when those same companies spent years moving their operations overseas to lower costs. That shift came at a high price for American workers—jobs lost, communities hit hard, and families struggling to stay afloat. Maybe it’s time we look at the long-term impact of those choices, instead of just focusing on a few points lost in the market.
THE ORANGE BAFOON CLOWN IN CHIEF 😂😂
Trump is destroying America for Putin on purpose. Anyone should be able to see that.
Better start stocking on dry goods and toilet paper. The Orange man is bringing back Covid-19 vibes.
This is hugeeeeeeee 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Pelosi loves Trumpa tariffs….
https://youtu.be/YWlY7goX-mo?si=INcDaLCBrTW2JjrC
Remember kids, Trump’s plan is already laid out. We know exactly what he’s going for as final outcome (and it’s not a bad one). However, he’s betting with the US dollar’s reserve currency status. In other words, if his plan don’t work, US dollar loses its reserve currency status and US officially becomes a 3rd world nation.
If you think this is far fetched or this is being made up, think again. It’s all laid out by the economic secretary. And like I said, the plan actually does make sense, and the final result is not a bad one. But there are some extreme assumptions that might fall through (ex: nations coming to the negotiating table for revised trade agreements). Because of the world hunkers down and imposes retaliatory tariffs instead of negotiating with the US, then the US dollar would lose all credibility as a global reserve currency. This would turn US into a 3rd world country overnight.
FDJT 🍊🤡
Worst President Ever ————>
He is stealing money from working class for his Billionaire co presidents to pocket.
These Tariffs will hurt all working class people in America.
He is tearing down this country.
Putin must be so proud.
Impeachment immediately
Wau people who have been showing off full of pride on just Goverment jobs not their own jobs, sorry for being full of useless pride on someone's Job. Mos Manyali
SO WHY ARE THESE PEOPLE LAUGHING!!!!!!!
He's so remarkably dim. It's absolutely epic.
MAGA 🤣😂🤣😂 things are cheaper 🤣😂🤣😂
Maga people usually don't own stocks
NBC your coverage of this is pathetic special report stock market plunges who's the guy standing in front of the fountain talking about the promises that Trump made… Focus on howF ucke d up this is
I mean, d’uh?