”The tariffs triggered financial turmoil, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all dropping significantly. Critics, including former President Obama, expressed concern over the economic implications and the administration’s broader governance.
Obama warned that the new policies would harm the U.S. economy and criticized the government’s approach,to free speech and legal representation. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also voiced concerns, stating that the erratic nature of Trump’s policies could lead to a recession. In response, China announced a 34% retaliatory tariff on all U.S. imports, criticizing the U.S. measures as “unilateral bullying” that threatens global trade stability.