03.04.2025 — Black Thursday As Tariffs Trigger Market Meltdown

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After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.

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President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs Wednesday on all U.S. trading partners, plowing ahead on a risky economic strategy. Here are five takeaways.

President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

“This is probably worse than the worst case scenario that was modeled,” CNBC analyst Bonawyn Eison said.

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

'WORSE THAN THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO'

'WORSE THAN THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO'

The reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have initially drawn measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.

The US embraces 10% base tariff for all and higher levies on dozens of nations. Key trade rivals and allies have vowed retaliation.

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

President Trump has said the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts said car buyers would have to pay thousands more.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that included so-called reciprocal actions on dozens of other countries at very high levels.

“The Heard Island and McDonald penguins have been taking advantage of us for too long,” one former congressman joked.

Trump said his administration will apply a 10% tariff on all imports, and that other trading partners will face additional "reciprocal tariffs" ranging as high as 49%.

The former ambulance driver said there was no way Giuffre could have sustained life-threatening injuries from the minor collision.

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President Trump went beyond most predictions, showing a willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure likely.

In a Trump-friendly slice of California, concerns about higher prices and uncertainty about the economy were palpable as the White House announced tariff plans.

President Trump said that he is standing up for skilled workers and farmers by slapping tariffs on imports but farmers aren't happy.

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The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively ending the corruption investigation that cast a long shadow over the political career of a close Republican ally of President Donald Trump.

So far U.S. assets have been hit the hardest by the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

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In a Trump-friendly slice of California, concerns about higher prices and uncertainty about the economy were palpable as the White House announced tariff plans.

Vice President JD Vance told Breitbart News exclusively on Wednesday evening that for the “first time in probably 40 years,” the United States has a president in President Donald Trump who is reversing the trend of the U.S. serving as a “piggy bank” for the rest of the world.

President Trump went beyond most predictions, showing a willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure likely.

The president’s historic tariff announcement threatens to plunge the US and global economies into a recession

The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.

Opponents of Trump's plan that imposes 10% tariffs on imports from all countries say it could fuel inflation while spinning the economy to recession.

Stocks tumbled in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Allies and adversaries alike were weighing their responses.

The president’s historic tariff announcement threatens to plunge the US and global economies into a recession

Don’t judge tariffs on how Trump is using them.

So far U.S. assets have been hit the hardest by the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” has been followed by a “Day of Reckoning” on Wall Street.

The president’s historic tariff announcement threatens to plunge the US and global economies into a recession

The president’s historic tariff announcement threatens to plunge the US and global economies into a recession

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Stocks tumbled in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Allies and adversaries alike were weighing their responses.

The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.

Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.

Elon Musk will be an ongoing “friend and adviser” to the Trump administration once his time at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is up, Vice President JD Vance announced on Thursday.

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Hundreds of Americans will lose their job after the president’s tariffs on imported vehicles took effect Thursday.

Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.

Germany’s outgoing Chancellor voices the frustrations felt across the Euro ruling class at President Donald Trump.

Alongside Wall Street, global stock markets took a beating after Trump unveiled a 10% baseline tax on all imports, as well as higher tariff rates for some major trade partners.

Germany’s outgoing Chancellor voices the frustrations felt across the Euro ruling class at President Donald Trump.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he will not be seeking the Democrat nomination, but instead will be going full throttle as an independent candidate in a longshot run.

Alongside Wall Street, global stock markets took a beating after Trump unveiled a 10% baseline tax on all imports, as well as higher tariff rates for some major trade partners.

The U.S. has steered an economic order for 80 years based on trade and trust. President Trump is blurring that vision.

Tariffs aren’t helping globalization’s losers — they’re victimizing them again.

The far-right activist has promoted many conspiracy theories over the years and her access to Trump became an internal flashpoint during the 2024 campaign.

World leaders across the globe have continued to respond publicly to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements—with some issuing threats of retaliation, while others expressed disappointment or gratitude.

President Trump fired at least six senior National Security Council officials at the urging of Laura Loomer, according to a U.S. official.

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Powerful storms sweeping across the middle of the country have caused widespread damage and multiple deaths.

U.S. companies had trillions of dollars in value wiped out Thursday after President Donald Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.

Powerful storms sweeping across the middle of the country have caused widespread damage and multiple deaths.

Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.

Financial markets around the world reeled following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market took the worst of it.

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The dismissals came a day after Ms. Loomer met President Trump in the Oval Office with a list of administration personnel she deemed disloyal to him.

US stocks end sharply lower. Dow loses 1700 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq have worst day since 2020 on worries Trump has sparked a hard-to-end trade war.

During his confirmation hearing, Democrats grilled Oz about potential cuts to Medicaid and his advocacy to privatize Medicare.

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general revealed on Thursday that he will investigate whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated department policy after sending “attack plans” in the leaked Signal chat.

A deadly tornado killed at least eight people and prompted over 20 twisters across the Mississippi Valley on Wednesday.

For those who know Trump and who and what he is best, these destructive tariffs make perfect sense, even if they make no economic sense.

US stocks end sharply lower. Dow loses 1700 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq have worst day since 2020 on worries Trump has sparked a hard-to-end trade war.

Trump’s announcement on Wednesday triggered a global trade war and sent stocks on Wall Street plummeting.

Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre, who recently posted her injuries from a "school bus crash," has responded again via a spokesperson, as the bus driver in the incident has since disputed her claims -- amid more incoming reports of a broken family violence restraining order.

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Ford announced on Thursday that it will offer widespread discounts on several vehicle models in an effort to keep car buyers engaged—just hours after President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on auto imports took effect.

The president expressed optimism that the markets are “going to boom”—even after his tariffs ignited a massive selloff.