Trump, tariffs and Stocks
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Gulf equities ended mixed on Sunday, with stocks drifting in a tight range during a quiet trading session as investors sought clarity after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat from record highs as President Trump rolled out a fresh tariff against Canada, following Brazil hit. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell are under fire for spending on renovations.
Scavino and two other top officials sold Trump Media stock with a combined value of up to $10 million before tariffs news
Major stock indexes were slightly lower on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on imports from Canada fanned worries about trade tensions, with the Canadian dollar down against the greenback.
Late Thursday, Trump posted a letter threatening to impose 35% tariffs on goods from Canada. The barrage of letters began on Monday, setting tariffs of 25% on goods from Japan and South Korea and 50% on Brazil.
Dan Scavino sold off at least $1 million in Truth Social stock on April 1, while Sergio Gor sold at least $15,000 a few days earlier.
Canadians have been shunning US products as a result of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now there’s evidence some also want to see fewer US stocks in their retirement accounts and pensions funds.
Major stock indexes were slightly lower on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on imports from Canada fanned worries about trade tensions, with the Canadian dollar down against the greenback.
US stocks fell on Friday after President Trump threatened Canada with a 35% tariff on its imports to the US and floated higher blanket levies. Late Thursday, Trump on Truth Social posted a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney,