Wall Street experiences worst day since Covid crash due to President Trump's tariffs, sparking fears of recession. Trump remains unfazed, claiming the markets will boom. The tariffs led to significant drops in major indexes and individual stocks. The announcement caused a global equity selloff, with fears of a trade war and economic downturn.
Key Points
Worst day for Wall Street since Covid crash
Significant drops in major indexes and individual stocks
Global equity selloff and fears of recession
Potential impact on ordinary Americans' retirement savings
Pros
Potential negotiation leverage with other countries
Possible return of factory jobs to the US
Cons
Market turmoil and significant drops in stock values
Increased prices for shoppers due to higher costs passed on by companies