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Trump's Tariffs Spark Market Plunge Amid Bipartisan Concerns

4/6/2025

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White House adviser Kevin Hassett clarified that President Trump is not deliberately causing stock market declines.
After Trump's tariff announcement, the Dow dropped 9.2%, S&P 500 fell 10.5%, and Nasdaq tumbled 11.4%.
Officials support Trump's strategy to enhance domestic manufacturing and address trade deficits, despite market volatility.
Bipartisan efforts are underway to restrict Trump's tariff authority due to growing economic concerns.

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White House adviser Kevin Hassett clarified that President Trump is not deliberately causing stock market declines.
After Trump's tariff announcement, the Dow dropped 9.2%, S&P 500 fell 10.5%, and Nasdaq tumbled 11.4%.
Officials support Trump's strategy to enhance domestic manufacturing and address trade deficits, despite market volatility.
Bipartisan efforts are underway to restrict Trump's tariff authority due to growing economic concerns.