Trump’s Tariffs Cause Stock Market Crash

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, announced on April 2, 2025, triggered a major market crash, with the stock market losing $2 trillion in just 25 seconds. Trump declared it ‘Liberation Day,’ revealing tariffs on goods from over 60 countries, including China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU, in an effort to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign goods.

The announcement led to sharp declines in global markets. European stocks fell significantly, with the FTSE 100 down 1.3%, Germany’s DAX down 1.6%, and France’s CAC40 dropping 1.8%. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei and Topix fell over 3%, while Vietnam’s stock market plummeted by 6.7% due to high tariffs.

U.S. futures also dropped sharply, with major companies like Apple, Nike, and Tesla losing significant value. The U.S. dollar hit a six-month low, falling 1.1% against other currencies.

Market experts suggest that while these tariffs may be a negotiation tactic, the economic pain could continue, leading investors to shift towards safer assets like gold, which saw a record high of $3,167.50 overnight.