Global Markets Plunge as Trump's Tariff Policy Faces Growing Backlash
The sweeping tariffs have triggered sharp stock declines, domestic protests, and EU deliberations on countermeasures, while Trump signals conditional openness to negotiations.
- President Donald Trump's new 10% universal tariff, with higher rates for select nations, has caused significant market turmoil and public dissent globally.
- Major stock indices, including the Dow Jones, Nikkei, and DAX, experienced steep drops, with the DAX falling by 10% at Monday's opening before a partial recovery.
- Protests erupted across the United States, with citizens expressing anger over economic risks and personal financial losses attributed to the tariff policy.
- EU trade ministers convened in Luxembourg to strategize potential retaliatory measures, while some leaders advocated for a balanced approach to avoid further escalation.
- Trump has expressed conditional willingness to negotiate tariff reductions, but demands substantial financial concessions from trade partners as part of any deal.








































































































































































































