U.S. stock markets plummeted as a new global trade war began, with China, Canada, and Mexico announcing retaliatory measures after President Trump's tariffs took effect. The Dow fell 1.8% and other indices also dropped. Major U.S. automakers and retailers saw their shares plunge due to the escalating trade tensions.
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U.S. stock markets plummeted due to new global trade war
China, Canada, and Mexico announced retaliatory measures after Trump's tariffs
Major U.S. automakers and retailers saw their shares plunge