Trump tariffs stay: Asian markets drop additional as Trump’s tariffs spark fears of worldwide downturn

Johanna Chisholm
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Donald Trump’s far-reaching tariff offensive is proving for
a second day to thwart the hopes of buyers that financial stability would return earlier than the week’s finish.

The US president’s announcement of a levy of 10% on practically
all US imports beginning tomorrow, and better charges on a few of America’s largest
buying and selling companions from 9 April, despatched shockwaves by means of world markets on Thursday.

Within the US – the nation whose president kicked off this meltdown
in his bid to remake the world’s financial order – Wall Road skilled its
largest one-day loss since June 2020.

That downward pattern appears poised to proceed for a second
day – as we’ll hear extra about in our subsequent put up, Asia-Pacific shares dropped for a second day after heavy losses the day earlier than.

We’re additionally persevering with to observe the response of world
leaders. From Brussels to Beijing, we’ll be bringing you the newest on how completely different
international locations are getting ready to answer Trump’s escalating commerce conflict.