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Trump’s tariff order jolts markets as April 5, April 9 deadlines loom

Wall Street’s first full trading day after Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement ended in a sharp selloff, with major indexes falling as investors digested the new duties and the risk of retaliation.

Why it matters: Market reaction to Trump’s April 2 tariff order

First recorded Apr 3, 2025·Meaningfully updated Apr 3, 2025

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Trump’s tariff order jolts markets as April 5, April 9 deadlines loom

Wall Street’s first full trading day after Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement ended in a sharp selloff, with major indexes falling as investors digested the new duties and the risk of retaliation.

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