Trump's customs war: stock exchanges collapsed, investors in panic fear!

Trump's customs war: stock exchanges collapsed, investors in panic fear!

Luxemburg, Luxemburg - This day, the global economy is experiencing a massive stock market crash that could go down in history as a “black Monday”. Excesses worldwide have dramatic losses after billions of dollars were destroyed within a very short time. US President Donald Trump is seen by many as the main person responsible for this turbulence, especially because of his controversial customs policy. Trump celebrates the decline in the stock exchanges on his Truth platform and emphasizes that oil and food prices have dropped and there is no inflation. On the other hand, he critically looks at the customs practices of China, while the losses of American investors remain unmentioned.

Economic pressure has increased by expecting a possible global recession. Investors fear that Trump's trade war will not only raise inflation, but also endanger economic stability worldwide. In this context, the US government has shown no signs of change despite public criticism of its hard course with high import fees. Minister of Commerce of the EU countries in Luxembourg advise on possible strategies to persuade Trump to give in to the special tariffs. OE24 reports that the stock exchanges in Asia recorded massive losses on Monday morning, with the Nikke-Index in Tokio and the Hong Conger Hang Seng Index even fell by 13.22 percent.

reactions of the financial markets and economies

The effects of Trump's customs policy are clearly noticeable according to numerous market observers. The global stock markets have suffered dramatic burglaries, with a loss of almost $ 6 trillion in value from US shares within a week. Oil prices have dropped to the lowest level since April 2021. The DAX in Germany has also fallen to the lowest level since September, while the fear of increasing inflation continues to increase. This is underpinned by the warnings of economists that predict a third year of recession for Germany. Welt.de Haves, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz is looking for exchange with the European heads of state and government.

Friedrich Merz from the CDU emphasizes that Germany's competitiveness must be discussed in the coalition negotiations. The Asian financial markets react anything but positive, with significant declines in Taipei (-9.7%), Tokyo (-8%), Shanghai (-7%) and Seoul (-5%). In addition, investors have difficulty investing in the markets because the Trade Republic Trade Republic reported technical problems due to the rush of new investors.

global reactions and strategic measures

The geopolitical climate worsens while China criticizes US customs policy as a protectionist chicane. Trump demands payments from foreign governments in return for the cancellation of tariffs and is open to discussions about customs loosening, but requires a balanced trade relationship. stock-world.de reports of the enormous tariffs on US goods, which have risen an average of 22%, which has been the highest level since 1910, while China has an additional 34% penalty is subject. The markets are under pressure, and the central banks are in a dilemma: interest reductions could be necessary to support economic activity while at the same time prioritizing currency stability.

In this tense situation, larger government interventions in Great Britain are also planned to protect domestic companies from the US tariffs. The EU is planning targeted countermeasures against US imports of up to $ 28 billion. Financial experts recommend a cautious approach, with defensive sectors and bonds being prioritized. The uncertainties in the global financial markets continue to require a high degree of attention from investors and political decision -makers.