Global Markets React Sharply To Trump’s Trade Strategy

Global markets fell Friday after President Donald Trump revealed new tariffs on U.S. trading partners. The Dow Jones dropped 600 points at the open. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined, marking a fourth day of losses after a stretch of record gains.

Trump’s order outlined tariffs from 10% to 41% on countries ranging from Chile to Syria, effective August 7. European and Asian indexes also declined, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 down more than 2%.

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Treasury yields dipped as investors moved into bonds, and the U.S. dollar index dropped 1.1%.

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