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Trump's Tariff Threats Ignite Global Market Turmoil

4/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed a wave of tariff threats since January 20, aiming at imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. With a proposed 25% tax on cars and a 10% duty on Chinese products, his bold moves have stirred global market uncertainty and sparked retaliatory measures from impacted countries.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed a wave of tariff threats since January 20, aiming at imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. With a proposed 25% tax on cars and a 10% duty on Chinese products, his bold moves have stirred global market uncertainty and sparked retaliatory measures from impacted countries.